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Malaysia plans to expand its palm-based B20 biodiesel programme nationwide in phases, taking into account the price sensitivity of palm oil relative to petroleum prices, the Plantation and Commodities Minister said on Tuesday

THE oleochemical industry — a business that has been through a tough last few years — could be a beneficiary of the Middle East conflict, which has made competing petrochemicals scarce and more expensive. However, it is not a cause for celebration as operating costs are going up and the sourcing of key ingredients in the manufacturing process is becoming increasingly challenging

The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has issued a formal warning to the commerce ministry. In the letter, the trade body stated that maintaining a steady supply is impossible unless the government adjusts prices in line with global market shifts.

Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports

Prices of edible oils have surged by as much as Tk19 per litre in just 15 days in Chattogram, while a supply shortage, particularly of bottled soybean oil, is adding pressure to an already volatile consumer market

06/04/2026 (The Business Times, Singapore), Bangkok - Thailand’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday (Apr 6) that it will tighten crude palm oil exports and control bottled palm oil prices starting from Apr 7, with biodiesel demand rising because of soaring global fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

06/04/2026 (Bernama), Bangkok - Thailand will tighten controls on crude palm oil exports from Tuesday (April 7) in a bid to maintain a balance between domestic consumption and rising energy demand.

06/04/2026 (South China Morning Post) - Malaysia is facing renewed pressure to expand the use of palm-based biodiesel as the Iran war drives up fuel costs, but industry and academic observers say high infrastructure costs and slow roll-out make it an unlikely source of quick relief.

06/04/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Monday, snapping a two-session rise as weaker Chicago soyoil weighed on the market, although firmer prices of crude oil capped the decline.

06/04/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - According to David Ng, a trader at Iceberg X in Kuala Lumpur, prices are supported by strong demand. He also noted that inventory levels are likely to decline in the coming weeks, which will also support palm oil prices. Ng forecasts support for palm oil prices at 4,800 ringgit per tonne and resistance at 4,980 ringgit per tonne.

06/04/2026 (The Guardian) - Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has called on the public to conserve energy, urging work-from-home measures and carpooling, as he warned of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

06/04/2026 (Chini Mandi), New Delhi - The outlook for the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector remains constructive, led by strong volume growth in core categories and improving demand dynamics across industrial segments, according to a recent research report by Nuvama.