The Commission specifies the criteria to ensure that biofuels used in the transport sector are sustainable in the context of the recast Renewable Energy Directive

After 400 past bearish policy events, Palm Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.1%), and +0.2% over 20.

• Apr 4, 2017MEPs vote to ban the use of palm oil in biofuels | Guardian sustainable business | The Guardian-2.0%
• Nov 3, 2017Possible WTO action, if EU's Renewable Energy Directive exclude palm oil-0.5%
• May 7, 2018EU trade tools unable to contain unsustainable biodiesel imports | T&E+1.2%
• Nov 21, 2019Policy Brief: EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II and Implications on Palm Oil Trade - CARI ASEAN Research and Advocacy0.0%
• Jun 21, 2018Sustainability must be the norm in Europe to ensure palm oil and other commodities do not destroy forests - EIA+0.3%

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.

• Jun 13, 2025EPA Proposes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support Rural America, and Expand Production of Domestic Fuels | US EPA+10.1%
• Apr 4, 2017MEPs vote to ban the use of palm oil in biofuels | Guardian sustainable business | The Guardian-0.2%
• Mar 27, 2026EPA Finalizes Historic New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen American Energy Security, Support Rural Economies | US EPA+2.3%
• Jan 24, 2024Renewable Diesel Boom & Where Biofuels Are Headed - Center for Commercial Agriculture-5.4%
• May 7, 2018EU trade tools unable to contain unsustainable biodiesel imports | T&E+2.0%