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 by 6,000 barrels to 930,000 barrels per day (b/d). Stocks moved higher, aided by increased production and increased import activity, despite gasoline demand shifting 3% higher. Ethanol stocks grew by 697,000 barrels 21.342 million barrels, pushing stocks to their highest level since late…