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MPOB Monthly Report Imminent: Malaysia's Palm Oil Stockpiles May Surge Past 2.6 Million Tonnes as Strong El Niño Fuels Distant-Month Supply Cut Expectations
Palm rises on bargain buying, high stocks cap gains
Malaysia raises August crude palm oil reference price, duty remains at 10%
CPO prices seen between RM4,400-RM4,650 per tonne in August - MPOC
RBI Flags Biofuel Production for High Edible Oil Prices
24/07/2026 (Deccan Chronicle), Mumbai - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its July Bulletin has attributed widespread rise in edible oil prices to the growing diversion of edible oil use in production of biofuel. A footnote in the Bulletin cited Indonesia’s increase in its palm oil biodiesel blending mandate from B40 to B50.
Ukraine grain and vegetable oil export capacity drops by one third due to Russian attacks
23/04/2026 (Oils and Fats International) - Ukraine’s capacity to export grain and vegetable oil via the Black Sea has dropped by a third due to intensified Russian missile and drone attacks, Reuters reported, citing the nation’s leading farmers’ union.
EU to increase vegetable oil production and set a record for oilseed meal output
23/07/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - The European Commission expects EU oilseed production to increase in the 2026/27 season, according to its July Short-Term Outlook. Combined production of rapeseed, sunflower seed, and soybeans is forecast at 32.7 mln tons, up 3.1% from last year and 5.3% above the five-year average. The increase is mainly driven by larger planted areas and higher sunflower seed yields, supporting higher vegetable oil production and a record 30.4 mln tons of oilseed meal output.
Palm oil hits 3-month high on supply risks, biodiesel demand prospects
23/07/2026 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Thursday after hitting their highest level in more than three months, amid expectations of tighter supply and stronger demand from biodiesel sector as crude prices surge.
RSPO Launches New Guidance to Leverage Sustainable Palm Oil Certification for IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards
23/07/2026 (KOSMO), Kuala Lumpur - The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has released a guidance document, "Leveraging RSPO Principles and Criteria for IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards". This new resource supports certified sustainable palm oil producers to align their sustainability practices with the IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 disclosure standards that serve as the global framework for reporting sustainability-related financial information.
Palm oil rises, tracking gains in rival vegetable oils and crude
23/07/2026 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures rose at the open on Thursday, tracking gains in rival vegetable oils at Dalian and Chicago markets, while firmer crude oil prices also provided support.
Central Sulawesi forum ready to advance sustainable palm oil
23/07/2026 (Antara News), Jakarta News - The Central Sulawesi Sustainable Palm Oil Multi-Stakeholder Forum (FMPSB-Sulteng) was officially launched on Tuesday (July 21). The forum serves as a platform for communication, coordination, and collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen sustainable palm oil governance across Central Sulawesi Province.
India's edible oil imports to surge July-October as supplies shrink before festivals
22/07/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Mumbai - India's edible oil imports are set to climb between July and October as slower soybean and rapeseed crushing erodes domestic supplies, ahead of peak festive demand, industry officials said on Wednesday.
Palm falls for second session tracking rival oils
22/07/2026 (News Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower for the second straight session on Wednesday, tracking weakness in rival vegetable oils in Dalian and Chicago markets.
