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Palm rises on bargain buying, high stocks cap gains
Malaysia raises August crude palm oil reference price, duty remains at 10%
Stronger demand underpins CPO price
CPO prices seen between RM4,400-RM4,650 per tonne in August - MPOC
B15 biodiesel expected to save 387m litres of diesel/year
28/07/2026 (Paultan.org) - Through a cost-benefit analysis, Malaysia’s plantation and commodities ministry (KPK) expects the increase in the biodiesel blend from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to cut diesel consumption by 334,139 tonnes a year (or about 386.73 million litres annually), lengthening the country’s diesel supply by as many as 20 days, Bernama reports.
Ministry to fast-track digitalisation in palm oil milling sector
28/07/2026 (Borneo Post Online), Alor Gajah - The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will accelerate the adoption of digital technology, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and low-carbon solutions in the palm oil milling sector, meant to improve productivity while reducing reliance on manual labour.
Palm falls on weak rival oils, crude
28/07/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival oils and crude oil prices.
Indonesia seeks US tariff exemption for palm oil exports
28/07/2026 (Antara News), Jakarta - Indonesia is stepping up diplomatic efforts to persuade Washington to grant tariff exemptions for its palm oil exports as the United States prepares to finalize broader trade measures following investigations into labor practices and industrial capacity.
Indonesia’s palm oil curbs could open the door for India to step up
27/07/2026 (Fortune India) - Indonesia’s move to curb exports of certain oil palm products serves as both a wakeup call and an opportunity for India to accelerate its own domestic production push.
Pakistan raises vegetable oil prices following fuel cost increase
27/07/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - The Government of Pakistan has increased prices for vegetable oil and ghee sold through the state-owned Utility Stores Corporation (USC). The price of ghee rose by 208 Pakistani rupees (about $0.75), while vegetable cooking oil increased by 213 Pakistani rupees (about $0.77) per kilogram or liter. The move follows higher fuel prices, which have increased production and transportation costs.
Palm slips more than 1% on weaker crude, Chinese vegetable oils
27/07/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1% on Monday, retreating from a 15-week high in the previous session, weighed down by weaker crude oil and Chinese vegetable oil prices, though robust demand from China capped the decline.
Soybean oil drops most in month after US halts strikes on Iran
27/07/2026 (The Edge Malaysia) - Chicago soybean oil futures fell the most in a month on Monday as the US pause in strikes against Iran eased fears of further escalation, sending crude prices tumbling and pulling grain and oilseed markets lower.
Strong El Niño forecast signals fresh upside for palm oil prices
27/07/2026 (Focus Malaysia) - RHB recently hosted a briefing on the outlook for El Niño and crude palm oil (CPO), reaffirming its expectation that CPO prices will remain well supported, with the potential to strengthen further towards the end of the year as the effects of El Niño become more pronounced.
