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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
Indonesia prioritizes palm oil for domestic biofuel to boost energy security, jobs
03/02/2026 (Indonesia Business Post) - Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is shifting its focus toward domestic use of the commodity as part of a broader push for energy self-sufficiency, even as overseas demand continues to rise.
India’s palm oil imports surge 51pc in January, lifting prospects for Malaysia’s producers
03/02/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai - India’s palm oil imports surged 51 per cent in January to a four-month high, as the tropical oil’s discount to rival soyoil prompted refiners to ramp up purchases while cutting soyoil imports to a 19-month low, according to five dealers.
Malaysian palm oil tracks Dalian lower, falls for second session
04/02/2026 (Business Recorder) Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a second session on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, pressured by declines in Dalian edible oils, but strong export data capped losses. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 16 ringgit, or 0.38percent, at 4,213 ringgit (USD1,072.01)a metric ton at closing.
From Frying Pans to Fuel Tanks: Indonesia Limits Palm Oil Exports for Energy
03/02/2026 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, is turning inward. Despite rising demand from countries such as Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, and Belarus, Jakarta plans to prioritize domestic use of the commodity to advance its biofuel agenda.
LACRA to Introduce Policy for Oil Palm
04/02/2026 (Daily Observer) - The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is set to introduce a policy to govern the oil palm sector of Liberia.
India Tightens Edible Oil Regulations for Enhanced Transparency
04/02/2026 (Observer Voice) - The Government of India has taken significant steps to increase regulatory control over the edible oil sector with the introduction of the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). This newly amended order requires all manufacturers, processors, blenders, and repackers of edible oils to register on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the VOPPA portal, ensuring that details about production, stock, and availability are submitted on a monthly basis.
Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for the second day in a row on Tuesday
29/01/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - According to David Ng, a trader at Iceberg X in Kuala Lumpur, palm oil prices closed higher amid stronger soybean oil. He also noted that expectations of inventory drawdowns in the coming weeks are also supporting prices. Ng believes crude palm oil prices could find support at 4,150 ringgit per tonne and face resistance at 4,300 ringgit per tonne.
Vegetable oils continue to rise in price amid speculative crude oil price increases
29/01/2026 (UkrAgriConsult) - The speculative rise in crude oil prices has intensified in anticipation of an escalation with Iran, which supplies 2% of global crude oil production or 2 million barrels per day. This supports vegetable oil prices, which were already rising amid restrictions on sunflower oil supplies from Ukraine.
CPOPC Mission to Karachi Highlights Asia’s Central Role in the Palm Oil Industry
29/01/2026 (Biz Today), Dubai/Karachi - The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) concluded a mission to Karachi, reaffirming b with Pakistan as a strategic Asian palm oil market and underscoring Asia’s growing influence on global demand, market stability, and food security. The delegation met government, industry, and diplomatic stakeholders to discuss market dynamics, supply-chain resilience, and global edible oil trends, highlighting Pakistan’s role as a leading importer shaping regional trade flows.
