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Malaysia raises palm oil export duty for April
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
Palm falls on weak rival oils, crude oil prices, April demand concerns
Soybean oil tumbles after US-Iran ceasefire plan
08/04/2026 (Bloomberg) - Soybean oil fell the most in three weeks after a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran pushed crude prices lower, denting the appeal of crop-based biofuels. Palm oil also declined.
Malaysia's plantation sector poised for stronger earnings on tightening supply, biodiesel push — analysts
Malaysia’s plantation sector is poised for a stronger earnings cycle as tighter regional supply controls and rising biodiesel demand continue to underpin crude palm oil (CPO) prices, according to recent sector research reports
Palm oil at the Easter table: Still on the menu
THIS being Easter, a season of reflection, sacrifice and renewal, I find myself drawn to relate those themes to a crop that sits quietly in the world’s kitchens while stirring loud arguments beyond them: palm oil.
Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use
The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.
Palm falls for second session on crude oil weakness
The market continues to hinge on the direction of crude oil prices amid ongoing uncertainty over the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, said Paramalingam Supramaniam, director at Selangor-based brokerage Pelindung Bestari
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
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
Higher crude oil both boon and bane for planters, with potential relief for oleochemical segment
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
Former edible oil giants recede as supply crisis looms
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.
CPO Futures Close Lower Despite Thailand’s Tighter Export Controls
Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports
