Ethanol Markets Steady as Domestic Blending Remains Stable

Regional Price Divergence

Midwest wholesale rack prices were down slightly to end the week, while FOB Houston prices remained resilient at 169.11 cents/gallon. The spread between US and Brazilian ethanol remains narrow, influencing global export flows.

Industrial Inputs and Biofuels

Ethanol demand is anchored by federal blending mandates. As gasoline prices stabilize near $1.92, ethanol remains a competitive oxygenate and octane booster in the US fuel pool.