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Sugar futures decline as declining oil prices reduce ethanol demand
In the past 24 hours, sugar futures have experienced a decline due to falling oil prices, which have made ethanol production less profitable. This shift has incentivized mills to produce more sugar instead of ethanol, increasing global sugar supply and exerting downward pressure on prices.
Key points
- Declining oil prices reduce ethanol demand, leading mills to favor sugar production.
- Forecasts of lower crop yields in key producing regions provide some support to sugar prices.
Sources
- Raw Sugar Futures Slip as Declining Oil Prices Weigh on Ethanol DemandTrustFinance News · September 20, 2026
- Sugar Breaks Lower as Long Liquidation Outweighs Emerging Supply TightnessCropGPT · September 21, 2026
- Açúcar fecha em baixa em Nova Iorque e Londres pressionado por sinais de demanda fracaNotícias Agrícolas · September 25, 2026
- Açúcar opera em direções opostas nas bolsas de Nova Iorque e Londres nesta sexta-feiraNotícias Agrícolas · September 25, 2026
AI-generated from public news sources. Not financial advice.
