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11/03/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is casting a shadow over Malaysia's plantation sector, with analysts warning of rising costs and potential demand disruptions despite a temporary boost in crude palm oil (CPO) prices.

12/03/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Analysts expect the rising crude oil prices and higher freight costs amid current tensions in the Middle East could improve biodiesel economics and strengthen demand for palm oil as a key feedstock.

11/03/2026 (Reuters), Jakarta - Palm oil export orders for new shipments have moderated after the US-Israeli war with Iran drove up logistics and insurance costs, Indonesia's leading producers' body GAPKI said on Wednesday.

11/03/2026 (The Straits Times), Singapore - Shares of some Singapore-listed palm oil producers have surged since the US-Israel strike on Iran began on Feb 28, as volatile oil prices lifted demand for palm oil.

11/03/2026 (Focus Malaysia) - THE LOCAL crude palm oil (CPO) price delivery ended the month at RM3,957/tonne with an average price of RM4,078/tonne, as festive-driven demand optimism began to moderate.

11/03/2026 (Oils & Fats International) - India, the world’s top edible oil importer, has cancelled more soyabean oil cargoes due to the sharp increase in prices for the oilseed compared with alternatives, according to a Financial Post report citing a Bloomberg article.

10/03/2026 (Reuters), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, tracking rival edible oils in Dalian and Chicago markets and crude oil prices.

10/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil stocks dropped 3.94 per cent or 111,062 tonnes to 2.7 million tonnes in February 2026 from2.82 million tonnes a month earlier, according to Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

10/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s gains to close lower on Tuesday.

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.