Anhydrous and hydrous ethanol are different readings
Hydrous ethanol is sold directly to flex-fuel vehicle users. Anhydrous ethanol is part of the gasoline blend. This difference changes demand, price formation, logistics and economic comparison. Any dashboard should therefore identify product, unit, location and commercial stage clearly.
What influences ethanol prices
- crop pace and sugarcane availability;
- industrial mix between sugar and ethanol;
- gasoline prices and taxation;
- regional demand and inventories;
- logistics costs and distance from producing regions;
- FX and the attractiveness of sugar exports.
How to interpret gasoline parity
The relationship between consumer prices helps evaluate economic competitiveness, but it should not be treated as a universal rule. Vehicle efficiency, taxes, region and driver behavior change the outcome. Parity is a market signal, not an automatic individual recommendation.
Frequency and source
ANP provides weekly surveys and historical price series by geographic coverage. CEPEA follows market references at specific stages of the chain. Comparisons are valid only when product, location and period are compatible.
Official sources and references
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