The United States ethanol industry is experiencing major growth. Relatively low prices for grains, higher prices for crude oil, unleaded gasoline, bans on MTBE (oxygenate) and concern about national dependence on imported crude oil are all factors contributing to this growth. With so many variables at work in the pricing of ethanol, the presence of a price benchmark is critical to the growth and economic stability of the ethanol industry. Atlas can provide efficient price discovery, seamless deal execution, targeted market information and managed risk exposure to accommodate all of our customers’ ethanol futures and options trading needs.