Ethanol supply chain issues could lead to shortages ahead of Thanksgiving

In Illinois, Reuters reports supply chain issues such as labor shortages and lack of rail cars are creating shortages of ethanol ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the key driving seasons the year. Ethanol prices up more than 50% on the year at $2.20 per gallon despite record production yet East Coast stocks were at seven-year lows last week. Rail cars are taking up to 80 hours to return for refilling, causing the backlog.