Summer Grades, Sinking Soy: What US April Feedstock Use Tells Us
The latest EIA data for April 2025 offers the first glimpse into U.S. summer-grade biodiesel and renewable diesel production. Total feedstock use dropped sharply year-over-year by 15.23%, with soybean oil consumption down a remarkable 29.07% and canola oil use also seeing a double-digit decline. In contrast, tallow surged 36.8%, and corn oil edged up 13.74%, continuing its steady climb as a favored low-CI feedstock. This sharp rotation in feedstock preferences reflects both the absence of final 45Z guidance and market preference for cheaper, more carbon-efficient alternatives.
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