{"id":223342,"date":"2025-05-02T14:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/?post_type=glossary-terms&#038;p=223342"},"modified":"2025-05-02T14:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:52:24","slug":"biofuel","status":"publish","type":"glossary-terms","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/glossary-terms\/biofuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofuel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biofuel<\/strong> refers to fuel derived from biological sources\u2014typically plants, agricultural residues, or animal waste\u2014rather than fossil fuels. Common types include ethanol (usually made from corn or sugarcane) and biodiesel (often derived from vegetable oils or animal fats). Biofuels are considered renewable because their feedstocks can be replenished relatively quickly, and they are often promoted as a cleaner alternative to petroleum-based fuels due to their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during combustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In trade, biofuels are both a commodity and a strategic tool. Countries that produce large quantities of crops like corn, soybeans, or sugarcane often develop biofuel industries to support rural economies and reduce dependence on imported oil. However, international trade in biofuels is shaped by tariffs, sustainability standards, and blending mandates. 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