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Industrial assessments often use weight, with recent rates between 41 and 60 cents per pound depending on quality and logistics. Factors Influencing Price A Guide to Used Cooking Oil Prices: Yellow Grease Market
Pricing is generally split between what a collector pays a restaurant (rebate) and what an industrial buyer pays a collector (wholesale).
Used cooking oil (UCO) prices as of early 2026 typically range from , while wholesale spot market prices are significantly higher, averaging $2.60 to $3.50 per gallon . The market for UCO is rapidly maturing, driven by massive demand for renewable fuel feedstock, particularly for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. Current Market Pricing (2026 Estimates)
These reflect the value of processed UCO (often called "Yellow Grease"). Gulf Coast: $2.60 – $3.20 per gallon. West Coast: $2.85 – $3.50 per gallon. Midwest: $2.70 – $3.30 per gallon.
Average between $0.25 and $0.50 per gallon nationwide, though premium markets like the West Coast can see rates reach $0.75+ per gallon .
