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.
Trading out of the Australian market was quiet this week coming off of the ANZAC holiday. Sources commented that kills remain tight, both due to holiday slow/shutdowns and a steep reduction in stocks. YTD slaughter is off 8% compared to last year and down 25% compared to 2015. There was no firm news on domestic trades during the May tender period, but sources expect prices to drop by as much as AUS$100 next week.
News out of New Zealand was…