Britain has 12 days to save bioethanol industry, says AB Foods
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 03 2025
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Source: Reuters
Urgent Call for Government Support: ABF Sugar warns that without a government support package within 12 days, they will begin closure processes at their bioethanol plants, which are crucial for the UK's bioethanol production and job support.
Impact of Trade Deal on Industry: The recent U.S.-UK trade deal has made it difficult for UK bioethanol producers due to reduced tariffs on U.S. ethanol, prompting calls for increased ethanol blending in petrol and financial aid to sustain the industry.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
