
The National Biodiesel Board said it was disappointed EPA kept 2018 biomass-based diesel obligations flat at 2.1 billion gallons. NBB said the advanced biofuels level of 4.29 billion gallons effectively cuts biodiesel demand by 67 million gallons in 2018.
A 67 million gallon implied cut in biodiesel demand reduces domestic soybean oil use, which is bearish for soyoil and supports more oil going to food or export markets.
After 351 past bearish policy events, SBO moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.
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