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.
According to the EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report, ethanol production increased 1,000 barrels per day to a 939,000 b/d average. Gasoline demand slipped 2% and ethanol stocks narrowed by 271,000 barrels. Ethanol imports remained at zero for the 18th consecutive week. Higher ethanol production increased corn demand by 15,000 bushels to…