Ethanol Markets Under Pressure from Record US Corn Production

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Mandate Support

Renewable Volume Obligations continue to provide a firm floor for ethanol demand. While discretionary blending is low due to cheap gasoline, mandatory federal targets ensure ethanol remains a staple of the US mix.

Export Strategy

U.S. producers are increasingly looking to international markets to absorb the domestic surplus. This outlet is critical as domestic blending remains seasonally slow.