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.
The week has started slowly with a few offerings from steady to $1 higher and very limited bids coming in. Most of the buying is done for deliveries ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday beginning February 6, which could cool the rush to buy; however, producers’ positive forward-sold positions could offset and balance the market. There seems to be enough buyers buying each week, albeit in limited volumes, to hold the market in a…