
An American Soybean Association economist argues the final 2026-2027 RVO rule implies stronger biofuel demand than headline figures suggest. The article explains the RFS structure, including how biomass-based diesel counts toward D4, D5 and D6 requirements.
It notes the rule contains provisions beyond blending levels that affect biofuel use.
Stronger effective biofuel demand than headlines imply supports soybean oil use and crush margins, reinforcing a bullish price outlook for soy products.
After 842 past bullish policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.1%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 356 past bullish policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.2% to +2.3%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 439 past neutral policy events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.2%), and +1.1% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.