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11/03/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - While global geopolitical tensions rise, economists suggest the ongoing conflict could be a “blessing” for Malaysia’s economy, driven by a projected 20% surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and palm oil prices.

10/03/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - The surge in crude palm oil (CPO) prices has reignited the appeal of biodiesel amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have sent crude oil prices surging past US$100 (RM392.70) per barrel, according to analysts.

10/03/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai - Rising vegetable oil prices and freight rates are pushing Indian buyers toward prompt shipments amid concerns deliveries of newly purchased soyoil and sunflower oil could be delayed by the Middle East conflict, five dealers told Reuters.

09/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rallying above RM4,500, the highest level since last October.

10/03/2026 (Bloomberg), Kuala Lumpur - Palm oil surged as much as 10%, soybean oil jumped and wheat neared a two-year peak, as the war in the Middle East drove energy and fertiliser costs higher and threatened to tighten supplies across agricultural markets.

09/03/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai/Kuala Lumpur - Rising crude oil prices and higher freight rates driven by the Middle East conflict could boost demand for palm oil from the biodiesel sector and for food use, as Asian buyers seek prompt ‌shipments, industry officials told Reuters.

09/03/2026 (Business Today Editorial) - Indonesia is considering reviving plans to introduce a B50 biodiesel mandate as surging crude oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict push the government to accelerate its biofuel strategy.

09/03/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - According to Kenanga Futures analysts, in their note, the price increase was likely driven by the strength of competing oils and positive market sentiment amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Traders also expect a sharp decline in production due to recent floods, which could provide additional support for prices. However, Kenanga adds, potential profit-taking could limit the gains. The brokerage sees support for the May futures contract at 4,185 ringgit per tonne and resistance at 4,300 ringgit per tonne.

09/03/2026 (Oils & Fats International) - Labour shortages in Malaysian oil palm plantations are causing losses of approximately MYR7.5bn-MYR20bn (US$1.09bn-US$5.07bn)/year, according to a 1 March report by The Star quoting Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.

07/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade positively next week, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

07/03/2026 (Business Today) - The Indonesian government has requested that the World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) suspend concessions and other obligations to the European Union (EU) following the EU’s failure to fulfill its obligations regarding palm oil.

07/03/2026 (Business Today) - Despite a five-year record in quarterly production, Kenanga Investment Bank has maintained a “Neutral” outlook on the Malaysian plantation sector. In its latest report, the research house highlighted a tug-of-war between robust harvest volumes and cooling crude palm oil (CPO) prices as the industry enters 2026.