Renewable Energy
The European Union’s ambitious roadmap toward a carbon-neutral continent has hit a significant roadblock as 2026 begins: a structural "feedstock crunch" that is driving price volatility across agricultural and waste-based commodity markets. As the ReFuelEU Aviation mandate—which required a 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend starting
SoybeanOil
As of mid-January 2026, the once-booming American soybean oil market has hit a wall of policy-induced paralysis. Despite a decade of aggressive investment in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity, soybean oil prices remain stubbornly rangebound between 48.00 and 52.00 cents per pound. The culprit is
Biofuels
As 2025 draws to a close, the global trade of animal-derived feedstocks—once a niche corner of the agricultural world—has become a central battleground in a burgeoning "Green Trade War." The transition to a new era of US energy policy, punctuated by the implementation of the Section
Biofuels
As 2025 draws to a close, the global agricultural markets are witnessing a fundamental restructuring of the relationship between the world’s two most important vegetable oils. For decades, the price spread between soybean oil and palm oil was dictated by harvest cycles and kitchen demand. However, as of December
CoBank
As 2025 draws to a close, the heavy clouds of oversupply that have loomed over the American Heartland for the past two years appear to be breaking. According to the latest year-ahead outlook from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the cyclical price bottoms for corn, wheat, and soybeans have likely been
Agricultural Commodities
The global agricultural commodity futures market, extending far beyond the traditional benchmarks of cotton and wheat, is currently navigating a tempestuous sea of interconnected influences as of December 2025. A complex interplay of broader macroeconomic dynamics, persistent geopolitical tensions, and increasingly severe climate impacts is driving significant volatility and uncertainty
London
London's energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with the city emerging as a global hub for the waste-based biofuels market. This pivotal shift, driven by stringent environmental mandates, compelling economic incentives, and a robust push towards a circular economy, sees waste-derived feedstocks becoming the indispensable backbone of
Agricultural Commodities
The global agricultural commodity markets are currently experiencing a notable divergence, as highlighted by the World Bank's recent 2025 Commodity Markets Outlook. While grain prices are showing signs of softening due to robust supply conditions, edible oils are experiencing a firming trend, driven by strong consumption and an
Commodities
November 17, 2025, closed with a tale of two distinct commodity markets, as canola futures experienced a significant bullish rally, climbing to multi-month highs, while wheat futures contended with a more subdued, largely bearish sentiment. The divergence underscores the unique supply and demand dynamics currently at play for these crucial
Canola
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) have posted gains for a second consecutive session as of October 7, 2025, signaling a potential, albeit cautious, rebound in the volatile oilseed market. This recent uptick is largely attributed to a robust performance across related global oilseed markets, providing much-needed