Market Implications of Soybean Oil Use As a Diesel Fuel Substitute

Levins, Richard A.; Meyers, William H.

doi:10.22004/ag.econ.279400

Market Implications of Soybean Oil Use As a Diesel Fuel Substitute

Soybean oil is being considered as a diesel fuel substitute by both the United States and Brazil. Impacts of a fuel substitution program by each country on the U.S. soybean industry are evaluated. Export values and oil prices increase, but there are negative impacts on the meal sector.

Subject(s):

Resource /Energy Economics and Policy

Issue Date:

1981-07

Publication Type:

Conference Paper/ Presentation

DOI and Other Identifiers:

10.22004/ag.econ.279400

Record Identifier:

https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/279400

Language:

English