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.
Bean oil prices inched up on Monday/Tuesday and continue to form a bull flag pattern. The recent change in the Federal Reserve’s forecast for interest rate changes, has led to a decline in the dollar and a subsequent rally in commodity prices. Since most commodity are priced in U.S. dollars, a lower greenback generally equates to higher commodity values as they become less expensive in other…