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.
Heating oil prices edged lower and continues to trade below trend line resistance, following a Department of Energy report that showed that inventories increased more than expected. Crude oil prices dropped below $50 per barrel, and a close below the psychological benchmark could see continue downward pressure.
According to the Energy Information Administration, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.5…