UCO Price Trend Q2 2026 | Price Trends, Forecast, Chart, Prices And Index
The UCO Price Trend moved higher across all monitored export markets during Q2 2026 as tight collection volumes met firm demand from biodiesel and renewable fuel buyers. Used Cooking Oil became more valuable as available feedstock struggled to keep pace with buying interest. Quarterly increases ranged from around 6% to 13%, with India and Malaysia recording the strongest gains. However, the market changed direction sharply in June, when buyers reduced procurement following the earlier price increase. This resulted in monthly corrections of around 14% to 18% across the monitored markets. Used Cooking Oil, commonly known as UCO, has become an important feedstock for the renewable fuel industry. It is collected from restaurants, food businesses, commercial kitchens, and other sources where cooking oil is used. After collection and processing, UCO can be used as a feedstock for biodiesel and other renewable fuel applications. Because collection volumes are limited and demand can cha...