The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has extended the public comment period for its proposed rule on 24/7 trading of standard futures contracts and perpetual contracts for energy commodities by 30 days, now closing on August 26, 2026. This extension follows requests from commenters and the inclusion of additional questions in the request for comments. The proposed rule addresses two main issues: the extension of standard futures contracts, including energy futures, to 24/7 trading without altering fixed expiration dates, and the introduction of perpetual contracts for physically deliverable or storable energy commodities. The CFTC aims to ensure a thorough evaluation of these significant economic changes by incorporating feedback from industry stakeholders.