
US biofuel producers used a record 1.43 billion lbs of soybean oil in May, up 17% from April, according to EIA data released July 31. Renewable diesel use rose 28% and biodiesel use rose about 9%, while canola oil use fell sharply.
Record biofuel demand absorbs a larger share of domestic soybean oil supply, supporting soybean oil prices and the crush margin for soybean meal production.
After 296 past bullish report events, Soybean Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 747 past bullish report events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.1%), and +0.8% over 20.
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