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.
Some early offering prices are steady with last week while a few were lowered to realign closer to current market levels. Buyers continue to keep pressure on suppliers, bidding on smaller volumes than they normally would and some quite aggressive to the low side. The crux of the soft market for the moment is not enough demand exacerbated by buyers not wanting to over-commit on the hunch prices will continue to drop. Some suppliers are drawing…