Methanol futures are gaining ground as a hedging tool as more companies enter the market to mitigate against daily price ...

In most cases, alcohol tainted with methanol is thought to be the cause. The substance – which is unfit for human consumption – is often added to alcohol instead of ethanol because it is cheaper.

Methanol, a colourless liquid with a faintly sweet pungent smell, completely mixes with water. It’s very similar to ethanol – the pure form of alcohol in alcoholic drinks. Unlike ethanol ...