Policy developments in Washington and Beijing over the week ended Friday May 15 are beginning to shift expectations for global biofuel feedstock flows, with potential downstream implications for US used cooking oil (UCO) and animal fats markets.

This decision was first proposed in a methodology note published on April 24. Used cooking oil (UCO) is a waste-based feedstock collected from food service operations and food processing facilities after cooking. It is widely used in the production of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), making it one of the most […]

EN-BD-0056 biodiesel, D3 cellulosic biofuel RINs, 2024 has been corrected to 246-249 cents per RIN. EN-BD-0076 biodiesel, D3 cellulosic biofuel RINs, 2026 has been corrected to 250 – 252 cents per RIN. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets oils, fats and biofuels price package. For more information or to provide feedback on this correction […]

Following the recent Fastmarkets North America Biofuels & Feedstock Conference, our analysts examine how biomass-based diesel growth in 2026 is being shaped by a more demanding market reality defined by policy complexity, feedstock constraints, certification requirements, and co-product economics.

US biofuels market participants warned that domestic feedstocks, particularly waste-based oils and fats, are unlikely to keep pace with rising renewable fuel mandates, while uncertainty surrounding the 45Z tax credit continues to complicate pricing, procurement and financing decisions, speakers said at the Fastmarkets Biofuels & Feedstocks Americas conference on Wednesday May 6 in Chicago.

Fastmarkets consulted the market between April 24 and May 8, 2026. No feedback was received, and Fastmarkets will therefore proceed with the launch, which will be effective from May 14, 2026. This decision was first proposed in a methodology note published on April 24. The introduction of this new price assessment will broaden the coverage of […]

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a renewable, drop-in fuel offering significant carbon emission reductions and efficiency improvements, with growing demand driven by stricter EU renewable energy targets, diverse feedstock pathways, and the need for transparent pricing in an expanding market.

Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026.

Fastmarkets is proposing to launch a weekly price assessment for used cooking oil, fob Straits, with Straits being defined as ports in Malaysia and Singapore, with effect from May 14, 2026. This launch is intended to add value to the current suite of biofuel feedstock price assessments and contribute to overall market transparency. The proposed […]

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