
Reuters reports that US renewable diesel producers ran at 77% of operable capacity in October 2024, the highest since July 2024. Biodiesel plant utilization rose to 89%, the highest since June 2023.
The report notes that biofuels remain more expensive to produce than diesel.
Higher plant utilization signals stronger demand for soybean oil and other feedstocks, though high production costs relative to diesel depend on policy support.
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 22 past neutral report events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -3.5% to +2.7%), and -0.2% over 20.
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