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 reached its second highest historical rate, reaching a daily average of 1,000,000 b/d for the week ending 12/11. Production was 7,000 b/d from the week prior. Stocks expanded, increasing by 294,000 barrels. Gasoline demand shrank by 200,000 b/d and…