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 soared 21,000 barrels per day to a 999,000 b/d average. This is the third highest weekly production rate on record and the second highest rate seen this year. Gasoline demand moved 0.5% higher, but stocks fell by 2% despite the jump in production. Ethanol…