US ethanol imports up 74% over 2006

US ethanol import figures were released showing US ethanol imports up 74% over 2006 to 208 million gallons. The two leading importers were U.S. refiners Citgo and Valero (VLO). Noble and ConocoPhilips were up 255% and 372% respectively, whle Chevron was down 43% and BP did not import any ethanol in the first half of 2007.

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