Please Note – Bob Lane was out of the office today and will return on Monday, December 6.
Biodiesel, Renewable Fuel Prices Ease despite Gains in Energy Futures
Biodiesel and renewable fuel prices were lower in many cases on Thursday despite gains in both heating oil and soybean oil futures. D6 RIN prices were volatile over the course of the day, falling 10.5 cents. The last trade for D6 E21 was heard at about 3:30 ET at 96/98 cents per gallon. D4 B20 and B21 RIN prices retreated four cents on the day.
Market participants had speculated earlier in the week that U.S. EPA might release the long-awaited biofeul blending mandates since November 30 marked the statutory deadline. However, no official announcement was made. In August, it was reported the EPA said it would recommend the White House reduce the 2020 and 2021 blending mandates. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard…
01.07.2025
Biodiesel imports climb 10% from 2-year low; exports fall to lowest level since January 2024
US Census Bureau data released on Tuesday January 7 showed a monthly divergence in biodiesel imports and exports. Biodiesel import volume rose from a two-year low last month, climbing...
01.07.2025
Packer BFT trades higher; rising HO/SBO prices lift UCO sentiment
Three railcars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded higher at 45 cents per lb, Chicago basis on Tuesday January 7.
Apart from this trade and continued activity in choice...
01.07.2025
Poultry by-product pet grade lower on export unease, possible winter weather in Mid-South, Southeast
US animal proteins had limited price changes indicated on Tuesday January 7 due to a quiet tone reported by multiple market sources.
Price pressure was reported on poultry-related...