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.
Heating oil prices broke out and continue to move higher following the unexpected draw in crude oil inventories and the larger than expected decline in distillate and gasoline stocks. While imports were higher last week and over the last month, and production continued to climb, demand for distillates and jet fuel pushed refiners to increase runs reducing overall inventories.
The EIA reported…