US animal fats and oils markets climb, tracking gains in vegoils, energy complex

Author: Alexandra Watts

US animal fats and oils markets climb, tracking gains in vegoils, energy complex

After a relatively slow start to the week, trading in the US animal fats and oils markets gained momentum on Wednesday January 15, driven by developments in the macroeconomic environment and renewed strength in the energy complex.

Prices across all markets in the Gulf Coast region moved higher on Wednesday. Trucks and railcars of used cooking oil (UCO) traded at 47-48.5 cents per lb for both January and February delivery, while yellow grease was up by 2.5 cents per lb at 45 cents...

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