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Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited

Alexandra Watts | 11.22.2024

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.

The BOHO spread is often used a measure of profitability in biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) production. A falling BOHO spread indicates production is becoming less expensive. Renewable Identification Number (RIN) prices tend to follow the BOHO spread’s movement.

RIN prices declined as the BOHO spread reached multi-month lows. Biodiesel 2024 (B24) RINs...

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