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Palm oil under pressure and its adjustment
Malaysia's palm oil stocks surge to over 3.0mil tonnes in December, hitting seven-year high
Palm oil prices to be under pressure until output eases, says analyst Mistry
Palm oil prices seen range-bound in February amid supply curbs, biodiesel policy clarity
Soybean oil surges with U.S. biofuel quotas expected by March
16/01/2026 (Farm Progress) - Soybean oil futures soared as much as 3.8%, boosted by expectations the Trump administration will deliver long-awaited U.S. biofuel-blending quotas by March.
CPO Futures Close Lower On Indonesia’s B50 Delay, Higher Stockpile
14/01/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by news that Indonesia has scrapped the B50 biodiesel programme this year, amid elevated stock levels, a trader said.
Palm rises on stronger Chicago soyoil, weak Dalian caps gains
14/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Wednesday, after falling in the previous session, tracking stronger Chicago soyoil, although weaker Dalian oils limited the gains.
Indonesian policy change weighs on palm oil sector
15/01/206 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Indonesia’s decision this week to put on hold its B50 biodiesel mandate, while keeping it at the B40 blending level this year, could lead to weaker demand for crude palm oil (CPO), thus affecting the price of the commodity moving forward, analysts say.
Indonesia scraps plan to introduce B50 biodiesel this year, to raise palm oil export levy
14/01/2026 (Reuters), Jakarta - Indonesia has scrapped plans for a mandatory B50 grade of palm oil-based diesel this year and will stick with B40 owing to technical and funding concerns, government officials said on Wednesday, easing concerns over strains on global palm oil supplies.
India emerges as key market for Argentine vegetable oil exports
14/01/2026 (Datamar News) - India has consolidated its position as the world’s leading importer of Argentine vegetable oils, according to information shared by the Argentine Oilseed Industry Chamber (CIARA) and the Center of Grain Exporters (CEC) on their social media channels.
Record-high soybean crop expected in Brazil
14/01/2026 (World Grain), Brasilia, Brazil - Conditions are favorable for a record 2025-26 soybean crop in Brazil, along with a projected new high in exports, driven by demand from China, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
MPOB to introduce used cooking oil reference price in 1Q 2026
13/01/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will introduce an official used cooking oil (UCO) reference price in the first quarter of 2026, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
Malaysia’s 2026 CPO output to moderate after record-breaking 2025 — MPOB
13/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production is expected to dip below the 20 million-tonne mark in 2026 after hitting a record high last year, as output normalises following a tree-resting cycle, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
