
The National Biodiesel Board opposes petitions from five governors to waive 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes. The group argues refiners' obligations fall automatically with lower fuel demand and that a waiver would hurt biodiesel producers and soybean farmers.
A waiver would cut biodiesel demand for soybean oil and reduce soybean crush economics. The biodiesel industry's opposition suggests the waiver request faces resistance.
After 196 past neutral policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 554 past neutral policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.6%), and +0.6% over 20.
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