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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
South Asia’s edible oil market faces volatility amid geopolitical and price risks
02/04/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - Edible oil markets in South Asia are experiencing heightened volatility due to geopolitical conflicts, rising logistics costs, and climate-related risks. Analysts note that these factors are reshaping the market landscape for traders and importers, making effective risk management and reliable price benchmarks essential.
CPO Futures Close Lower, Tracking Losses In Soybean Oil Prices
01/04/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, in line with declines in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.
Palm oil futures fall despite Indonesia’s biodiesel push
01/04/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, reversing course after four straight sessions of gains, despite Indonesia’s plans to go ahead with the rollout of its B50 biodiesel blending plan.
B50 Biodiesel Set To Add CPO Demand By 1.5 Million Tonne Per Annum
01/04/2026 (Business Today) - RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) maintained a NEUTRAL call on the plantation sector while adopting a tactically positive trading stance, highlighting top picks including Johor Plantations Group, Sarawak Oil Palms, IOI Corp, PP London Sumatra Indonesia, SD Guthrie and First Resources.
United Malacca set to benefit from higher CPO prices
01/04/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - United Malacca Bhd is set to benefit from rising crude palm oil (CPO) prices, supported by strong growth in fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
Top Cooking Oil Buyer India Slashes Imports as War Hits Demand
01/04/2026 (Bloomberg) - India, the world’s largest buyer of vegetable oils, is slashing imports as the war in Iran drives up prices and sparks fuel shortages that are choking demand across the country’s vast food-service industry.
Strong fundamentals for plantation industry
01/04/2026 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - The plantation sector is well poised to be a net gainer as the current surge in energy prices supports more elevated crude palm oil (CPO) prices, with little impact on its food and biofuel-driven demand, say analysts.
Palm logs biggest monthly gain in 4 years
31/03/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, driven by short covering and robust March export data, to post their biggest monthly gain in four years.
Cargill to Expand Malaysia Edible Oil Facility
31/03/2026 (Food Engineering) - Cargill is expanding its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia with a new specialty fats production line.
