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Biofuels Market Update: Iran War, Tariff Strikedown, and 45Z Updates

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Below, check out all the major news and updates impacting the biofuels and feedstocks markets, from 45Z updates and the strikedown of Trump's tariffs to the war in Iran. You also don't want to miss our live webinar which will cover all the major factors at play into the next quarter and throughout 2026.

Live Webinar: Biofuels Market Update Q2 2026

Join Matthew Stone, ResourceWise's VP of Low Carbon Fuels, for this live webinar event as he takes you through all the critical updates impacting the biofuels market into the next quarter and across the year. Register now to secure your spot.

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Biofuels Market Implications as Iran War Intensifies

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is once again injecting volatility into global energy markets. While the immediate impacts are being felt in oil and natural gas, the ripple effects could extend across biofuels markets as well.

Trump Tariff Strike Down: What It Means for the Biofuels Market

The US Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs. What will this mean for the market?

45Z Update: What You Need to Know

The long-awaited clarity around the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has finally arrived. And it's a significant development for the biofuels industry. Here's what you need to know about the current status of 45Z—and what to expect for the future.

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What is Plastic Pyrolysis? How Plastic Could Reshape Biofuel Markets

From crop residues to used cooking oil, renewable markets have long searched for ways to extract value from materials already circulating in the economy. But one of the most persistent and visible environmental challenges remains plastic waste.

Future Fuels MENA Summit 2026

Due to recent regional developments affecting international travel, the in-person edition of the Future Fuels MENA Summit 2026 in Dubai will be rescheduled to April 2027.

While the physical gathering will take place next year, the conversation around hydrogen, SAF, and next-generation fuels continues.

The FFMS 2026 Virtual Summit will still be held 1–2 April, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators shaping the future fuels ecosystem in the MENA region and globally.

Participants can watch live keynote presentations and panel discussions, connect directly with speakers and industry peers, join interactive Q&A sessions, and continue networking through the event platform MatchSpark.