RINs, Rail Embargo Stymie Trade

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RINs, Rail Embargo Stymie Trade

The fall in RIN prices and talk of a rail embargo into St. Rose, LA were the main topic of conversation in the market today which was absent any widespread trading.
Distiller’s corn oil (DCO) did trader higher out of the Mo. River market early today, up 43.5 cts/lb for good volume and trading was reported as high as 48 cts/lb delivered US Gulf.
Bids were heard lower today into the Gulf and into various interior locations, but without much specificity.
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at $370-420 per short ton on Wednesday, widening downward from $380-420 per ton on Tuesday April 23.

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