11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
According to the EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report, ethanol production ramped higher by 19,000 barrels to 987,000 b/d, achieving the 6th highest production rate in history. Stocks climbed 1.58% and gasoline demand fell 2%. Ethanol imports held at zero for the eleventh straight week. Higher ethanol production equals greater demand for corn. Corn…