The Philippines’ agriculture and energy departments are exploring ways to increase the domestic ethanol blend to 15% from 10%, including expanding the use of molasses, sugarcane juice, and locally produced corn. The agriculture department is also studying measures to raise corn output, while ethanol production would generate DDGS for feed manufacturers.
A higher blend target could increase demand for corn and sugar-industry feedstocks, while more ethanol output could add DDGS supply for feed. Greater local feedstock availability could also reduce reliance on imported ethanol and ease domestic production costs.
After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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