Ethanol Markets Steady Amid Record Corn Supply and Stable Blending Mandates

Mandate Support

Federal Renewable Volume Obligations continue to provide a firm floor for ethanol demand. Even as gasoline consumption remains seasonally low, mandatory blending requirements ensure a consistent pull for domestic producers.

Regional Rack Pricing

Midwest wholesale rack ethanol prices were stronger to end the week, settling at 177.22 cents per gallon. This regional firmness is supporting the national benchmark despite a cooling in FOB Houston export values.