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.
Despite record exports of products out of the United States in 2015 and the beginning of 2016, distillate stocks continue to pile up which reflects the strong production that continues to take place by refiners in the United States. Stocks are now well above the five-year range for this time of year, as distillate fuel production increased last week, averaging 4.8 million barrels per day. …