Rising Gasoline Prices Drive Ethanol Demand and Sugar Price Increases

Higher gasoline prices are increasing ethanol demand, prompting sugar mills—particularly in Brazil—to shift production from sugar to ethanol. This has led to a surge in NY sugar futures hitting a one-month high as concerns grow over reduced global sugar supply.

By Rich Asplund May 4, 2026 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Rising Gasoline Prices Drive Ethanol Demand and Sugar Price Increases

Topics: Brazil sugar mills ethanol production gasoline prices sugar supply

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