The publication of Fastmarkets’ AG-PLM-0019 Refined bleached deodorised (RBD) palm olein assessment for March 16 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Soybean oil prices rose to 67.3 cents, driven by Middle East disruptions and strong biofuel margins. Fastmarkets predicts continued price strength amid geopolitical risks.

US animal fats and oils markets have moved higher in recent weeks alongside gains in soybean oil futures and diesel values, with improving renewable diesel and biodiesel economics driving stronger demand for feedstocks.

The war between Israel, the United States and Iran is already affecting the flow of agricultural commodities from South America to Iran, particularly feed, with some soymeal cargoes said to have been washed out, market sources told Fastmarkets in the week to Thursday March 5.

The prices that will be affected are AG-SAF-0006 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF max), base cost, exw Netherlands (incl. HBE-IXB credits), $ per tonne, and AG-SAF-0007 sustainable aviation fuel (HVO max), base cost, exw Netherlands (incl. HBE-IXB credits), $ per tonne. Following the update by the Netherlands to its current biofuel mandate ahead of its full implementation of […]

Feedstock markets extended gains on Thursday February 26 as compliance optimism and stronger energy fundamentals continued to fuel buying interest.

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The publication of Fastmarkets’ AG-SYB-0078 Crush Margin China Soy (Brazil) M1 Yuan/mt, AG-SYB-0079 Crush Margin China Soy (US Gulf) M1 Yuan/mt, AG-SYB-0080 Crush Margin Brazil Soy M1 $/mt, AG-SYB-0081 Crush Margin Argentina Soy M1 $/mt and AG-SYB-0082 Crush Margin US Soy M1 c$/bu assessments for March 2, 2026, was delayed because of a system error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ sustainable aviation fuel assessments for March 3, 2026, was delayed until March 4 because of a system/technology error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect the correct assessment date.

Fastmarkets has corrected its assessment for AG-TLW-0001 Bleachable Fancy Tallow - Packer Chicago (cts/lb) published on February 27.