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 fell by 9,000 barrels per day to a 978,000 b/d average. Gasoline demand increased by 3%, however, even with decreased production, stocks moved higher. Ethanol imports remained at zero for the 11th consecutive week. Lower ethanol production led to a drop in corn demand,…