Ethanol Price Trend Q2 2026: Global Price Trends, Forecast, Chart, Prices & Index

The Ethanol Price Trend in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026) showed a clear difference between markets supplied by the United States and those linked to Brazil. From April to June, ethanol prices increased in most markets receiving supplies from the United States, while prices declined in Brazil and several countries importing Brazilian ethanol. 

The main reasons behind these movements were changes in supply availability, export demand, and purchasing activity across international markets. US ethanol prices increased as domestic supply remained tight and export demand stayed firm. In contrast, Brazil had sufficient sugarcane-based ethanol available, putting downward pressure on export prices. 

June brought a further change in market direction, with prices falling in most US-linked markets and declining more sharply in several Brazil-linked markets. These developments made Q2 2026 an important period for understanding global ethanol prices, market movements, and the factors that may influence future price changes.