On November 17, 2020, GGG Airways entered in to a commitment to purchase 3,000  barrels of aviation fuel for P9,000,000 on March 23, 2021. GGG entered into this  purchase commitment to protect itself against the volatility in the aviation fuel market.  By December 31, 2020, the purchase price of aviation fuel had fallen to P2,200 per  barrel. However, by March 23, 2021, when GGG took delivery of the 3,000 barrels, the  price of aviation fuel had risen to P2,500 per barrel.  How much should be recognized as  loss on purchase commitment on December 31, 2020?

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51.On November 17, 2020, GGG Airways entered in to a commitment to purchase 3,000  barrels of aviation fuel for P9,000,000 on March 23, 2021. GGG entered into this  purchase commitment to protect itself against the volatility in the aviation fuel market.  By December 31, 2020, the purchase price of aviation fuel had fallen to P2,200 per  barrel. However, by March 23, 2021, when GGG took delivery of the 3,000 barrels, the  price of aviation fuel had risen to P2,500 per barrel.

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