Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data was reported at 6.490 BRL/l in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.440 BRL/l for Oct 2025. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data is updated monthly, averaging 3.120 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 292 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.989 BRL/l in Mar 2022 and a record low of 1.580 BRL/l in Jul 2001. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PI: Consumer Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly. Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

The world benchmark for fuel ethanol - U.S. Omaha wholesale price - stood at 50.2 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2024. This annual average was lower than in the previous two years, after rising to a high of 70.75 per barrel in 2022.

In 2024, a liter of commercial hydrous ethanol fuel in Brazil was sold at an average price of **** Brazilian reals. This represented an increase of roughly three percent in comparison to the previous year, when Brazil's average sale price of ethanol fuel reached **** Brazilian reals. Hydrous ethanol accounts for most of the ethanol production in Brazil.

The retail price for E85 fuel in the United States stood at **** U.S. dollars per gasoline gallon equivalent on April 1, 2025. E85 fuel tends to sell for around **** to **** U.S. dollars more than regular gasoline, although the discrepancy was greater in 2022. The lowest fuel prices were recorded in April 2020 - at the height of the pandemic-induced oil crisis, when the E85 fuel price was **** U.S. dollars per gasoline gallon equivalent. E85 fuel is an ** percent ethanol fuel blended with gasoline. Biofuel share in transportation duel demand to increase The consumption of fuel ethanol in the United States has seen notable growth, reaching approximately **** billion gallons in 2024. This increase aligns with the expanding role of biofuels in the transportation sector, which accounted for about ***** percent of fuel demand in 2023. Projections suggest this share will rise to ***** percent by 2030, even as overall fuel demand is expected to decrease. Economic impact of the ethanol industry Beyond its role in fuel markets, the ethanol industry has become a significant contributor to the U.S. economy. In 2024, it generated around ****** direct jobs and ******* indirect or induced jobs. The industry's economic footprint extended to a ** billion U.S. dollar contribution to the country's GDP and **** billion U.S. dollars in household income. This economic impact, coupled with the ongoing trade in biofuels, including exports of over *** million barrels of biodiesel in 2024, demonstrates the multifaceted significance of the biofuel sector in the United States.

Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data was reported at 4.043 BRL/l in Aug 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.884 BRL/l for Jul 2020. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data is updated monthly, averaging 2.464 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Aug 2020, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.693 BRL/l in Mar 2020 and a record low of 1.287 BRL/l in Nov 2001. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PF009: Distributor Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly (Discontinued). Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

Ethanol traded flat at 1.71 USD/Gal on November 28, 2025. Over the past month, Ethanol's price has risen 0.59%, and is up 9.97% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Ethanol - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In March 2025, the price for corn-based ethanol sales in Argentina reached nearly *** thousand Argentine pesos per liter. This represented a nearly four-fold increase in comparison to a year earlier. That same month, the price for ethanol from sugarcane stood at ***** pesos per liter. These prices refer to sales for the mandated ethanol blend in gasoline the country.

Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Average data was reported at 4.300 BRL/l in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.280 BRL/l for Oct 2025. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Average data is updated monthly, averaging 1.902 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 292 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.370 BRL/l in Nov 2021 and a record low of 0.912 BRL/l in Aug 2002. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PI: Consumer Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly. Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

In 2024, the price for ethanol fuel sales in Colombia averaged ***** thousand Colombian pesos per gallon, the highest price reported during the period in consideration. That year, figures more than doubled the record low average price recorded in 2019, at some **** thousand Colombian pesos per gallon. In most Colombian departments, ethanol fuel is to be added to commercialized gasoline at a minimum mandated blend of six percent.

The north and north-east regions of Brazil had the highest average sale price of ethanol fuel in 2024, with figures amounting to **** and **** Brazilian reals per liter, respectively. Meanwhile, the central-west region had the lowest price, standing below the national average, at **** Brazilian reals per liter. Brazil's ethanol fuel production has surpassed ** million cubic meters in recent years.

Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Standard Deviation data was reported at 0.394 BRL/l in Aug 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.393 BRL/l for Jul 2020. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Standard Deviation data is updated monthly, averaging 0.243 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Aug 2020, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.571 BRL/l in Apr 2020 and a record low of 0.125 BRL/l in Oct 2002. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Standard Deviation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PF009: Distributor Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly (Discontinued). Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data was reported at 1.877 BRL/l in Aug 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.850 BRL/l for Jul 2020. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data is updated monthly, averaging 1.035 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Aug 2020, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.309 BRL/l in Feb 2020 and a record low of 0.278 BRL/l in Mar 2004. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PF009: Distributor Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly (Discontinued). Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data was reported at 3.390 BRL/l in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.290 BRL/l for Oct 2025. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data is updated monthly, averaging 1.259 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 292 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.170 BRL/l in May 2022 and a record low of 0.499 BRL/l in Mar 2004. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Ethanol: Minimum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PI: Consumer Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly. Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

Fieldnote and photograph about gas and fuel prices in April 2022.

US ethanol production aligns closely with federal renewable fuel blending mandates and shifting energy security priorities. The progression of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and persistent state-level support, particularly in leading corn-producing regions, establishes a baseline demand. The expanded adoption of E15 in key transportation hubs reflects regulatory efforts to increase ethanol's share of the domestic fuel market. Petroleum price volatility and persistent geopolitical concerns over energy have reinforced the strategic role of ethanol in fuel diversification. Technological upgrades in biorefining, which enable yield gains and improved feedstock flexibility, are driving operational recalibration across the industry, establishing a markedly different competitive environment than that of the previous decade. Over the past five years, the US ethanol industry has accelerated capital investment in supply chain digitization, logistics network optimization and the development of enhanced fermentation technologies. Labor cost reductions and streamlining of corn procurement practices have bolstered profit, even as input costs for corn and natural gas presented recurring volatility. US-China trade tensions resulted in sporadic export disruptions, pressuring profitability and incentivizing portfolio diversification toward higher-value by-products such as dried distillers' grains and industrial-grade ethanol. Mergers and selective facility mothballing responded directly to oversupply and margin compression, while domestic market expansion, driven by E15 waiver litigation outcomes, has cushioned broader demand cyclicality. Industry revenue has been surging at a CAGR of 5.5% over the past five years and is expected to total $26.5 billion in 2025, when revenue will fall by an estimated 2.0%. The next five years will be defined by stricter emissions regulations, the potential revision or extension of the RFS and looming state mandates for lower-carbon fuels. Ongoing trade negotiations targeting tariff reductions for ethanol exports, particularly to Brazil and Asian markets, promise both risk and reward for US producers. Smart plant controls, integrated SCADA systems and advanced cellulosic conversion techniques are expected to yield significant improvements in yield and cost efficiency, facilitating a shift in portfolio realignment away from legacy plant models. Incumbents must prioritize modernization and vertical integration, while new entrants will find their most viable opportunities in carbon capture co-location strategies and niche applications such as sustainable aviation fuel, where compliance with emerging ASTM standards represents a growing competitive differentiator. Industry revenue is expected to inch upward at a CAGR of 0.1% to $26.6 billion over the five years to 2030.

Fieldnote and photograph of fuel station near Ribeirão Preto bus station.

Fieldnotes and photographs of the same fuel station over a ten-year period.

Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Diesel: Minimum data was reported at 5.390 BRL/l in Nov 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.390 BRL/l for Oct 2025. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Diesel: Minimum data is updated monthly, averaging 1.989 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 292 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.240 BRL/l in Aug 2022 and a record low of 0.658 BRL/l in Jan 2002. Brazil BR: Consumer Fuel Price: Diesel: Minimum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PI: Consumer Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly. Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

This statistic presents the findings of a telephone survey conducted in the United States among ***** adults. The survey was conducted between July 26 and 30, 2012. Some ** percent of respondents explained they were worried about rising gasoline prices.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Fuel Ethanol market size was USD 88515.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.00% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 35405.20 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 26554.65 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 20358.57 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 4425.78 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 1770.31 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2024 to 2031.
The Synthetic held the highest Fuel Ethanol market revenue share in 2024.

Market Dynamics of Fuel Ethanol Market

Key Drivers for Fuel Ethanol Market

Renewable Energy Goals to Increase the Demand Globally: Governments globally are championing renewable energy to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. Ethanol, a biofuel made from agricultural crops, supports these objectives by providing a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Many countries implement mandates or incentives to boost ethanol use, recognizing its role in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy sustainability. These policies aim to foster a shift towards greener energy sources, helping mitigate environmental impact and promote long-term ecological balance. Through such initiatives, ethanol becomes a key player in advancing global renewable energy goals.

Energy Security to Propel Market Growth: Reducing reliance on fossil fuels strengthens energy security by diversifying fuel sources and minimizing dependence on imported oil. Ethanol production plays a crucial role in this strategy by providing a renewable, domestically sourced alternative. By integrating ethanol into the energy mix, countries can decrease their vulnerability to volatile oil markets and geopolitical uncertainties. This shift not only promotes stability in energy supply but also supports local economies through agricultural and industrial investments. Enhanced energy security through ethanol contributes to a more resilient and self-sufficient energy infrastructure, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future.

Key Restraint Factor for the Fuel Ethanol Market

Food vs. Fuel Debate to Limit the Sales: The food versus fuel debate centers on concerns that dedicating agricultural land to ethanol production may impact food security and drive up food prices. As land and crops are diverted from food production to biofuel use, it raises fears of reduced food supply and higher costs for consumers. This tension can constrain the growth of ethanol production, as policymakers balance the benefits of renewable energy against potential negative effects on food availability. Addressing these concerns requires innovative solutions to optimize land use and enhance crop yields, ensuring that both energy and food needs are met sustainably.

Key Trends for Fuel Ethanol Market

Transition to Second-Generation (Cellulosic) Ethanol: Recent advancements are facilitating the production of ethanol from non-food biomass, such as agricultural waste. These developments mitigate the food-versus-fuel dilemma and promote enhanced sustainability. Second-generation ethanol is attracting interest due to its long-term ecological advantages.

Strategic Alliances and Expansion of Global Trade: Nations are progressively establishing trade agreements for the import and export of ethanol. Brazil and the United States are prominent exporters, while the Asia-Pacific region and Europe serve as significant consumers. These international supply chains improve availability and contribute to price stability.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Fuel Ethanol Market

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the fuel ethanol market, causing a sharp decline in demand due to reduced transportation activity and economic slowdowns. ...