Ethanol Prices Firm Tracking Gasoline Rally and Robust Blending Economics

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Crush Margin Strength

Despite the rise in ethanol prices, corn input costs remain at multi-year lows. This is providing ethanol producers with high profit margins, encouraging full-tilt production throughout the spring.

Export Markets

Steady demand from European and Asian fuel markets is helping to clear domestic stocks, providing additional support to the prompt price.