
New EPA data show U.S. biomass-based diesel production reached about 4 billion gallons in 2023, well above the 2.82 billion gallon RFS requirement for that year. The industry says the EPA underestimated sector capacity in setting the 2023-2025 mandates.
Production far above mandated volumes signals oversupply in biofuel demand, pressuring soybean oil and RIN prices and reducing the policy support for vegetable oil feedstock prices.
After 146 past bearish report events, Soybean Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.9%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 788 past bearish report events, Soybeans moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.0% to +1.5%), and -0.9% over 20.
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