Jim,
Thanks for the reply.
I originally got into making biodiesel for environmental reasons. However,
I've experienced considerable $ savings ..... first on fuel for a car and now
heating my house/water. I'm spoiled. I have a good, reliable fuel that is much
more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels and have been making it at a
fraction of the price of fossil fuels.
When I started making BD I said: "If it (BD) was available around here I
wouldn't have to make it ... I'd buy it". Maybe increased demand is driving
the price of methanol up. That might be a good thing .... if it is a sign
that biodiesel production is increasing nationally/worldwide .... if we
could include increases in ethanol use, solar & wind generated power, the
payoff in terms of environment, climate, health, and world "harmony" may well
be worth the price we pay for energy.
I'll continue to make my own BD even if the price of production goes up.
I've developed a bad case of distrust for oil companies.
Best to you,
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: JAMES PHELPS
To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol Price Increase?
Tom,
Yep, you missed it, I used to think it followed natural gas prices too but
that is not the case unless there is a significant market lag that causes the
price to lag about a year behind. Wellhead Gas prices have gone down
considerably since last year. Someone mentioned that there was a force majure
(sp) at two plants in India this fall. Tsunami effects?? guessing on this one.
Conspiracy theories aside. It may have to do with our free market again since
Biodiesel production has taken a sharp increase in the US the additional demand
on the market could be the cause. this is often the case with finite supplies
introduced to new markets overnight - Prices move up.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Kelly
To: biofuel
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 6:14 AM
Subject: [Biofuel] Methanol Price Increase?
Hello All,
Did I miss the news?
Has there been a significant increase in the price of methanol
recently?
I just got the bill for a delivery (two 55gal barrels). Previous
price ( July): $2.60 USD/gallon; current bill: $3.54 USD/ gallon .... 35%
increase in a few months?
I'll call my supplier in a little while ... maybe it's just a billing
mistake. I am just hoping someone has some info.
Thanks,
Tom
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