
Ethanol prices for anhydrous and hydrous grades rose in São Paulo as rain delayed the end of Brazil’s 2026/27 sugarcane crop cycle. Many mills withdrew from spot sales, while distributors bought less after securing contracts; hydrous ethanol trading volume was the lowest so far this harvest season.
Weather-delayed production and reduced spot availability tighten near-term ethanol supply, supporting prices. Lower distributor purchases temper the demand-side pressure but have not offset the constrained supply.
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