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.
In November, OPEC and NON-OPEC producers agreed to a substantial cut to reduce global inventories, and bring stocks into balance. While there are reports that the organization is 92% compliance, imports from January have yet to show up on U.S. shores. Meanwhile, U.S. fracking producers, who have higher costs have stepped in and are attempting to fill the void which OPEC is on the sidelines while prices remain above $50. OPEC’s…