Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Soaring oil prices after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are boosting demand for biofuels as buyers look to offset a fossil fuel shortage. The shift highlights a near-term benefit for alternative fuels, even as crop-to-fuel concerns about food prices remain. The news is sector-relevant for energy and agricultural markets, with potential inflationary spillovers.

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Soaring oil prices after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are boosting demand for biofuels as buyers look to offset a fossil fuel shortage. The shift highlights a near-term benefit for alternative fuels, even as crop-to-fuel concerns about food prices remain. The news is sector-relevant for energy and agricultural markets, with potential inflationary spillovers.