Crude palm oil futures are expected to trade lower next week as traders monitor inventories, export demand and movements in related vegetable oil markets.
The FAO Food Price Index rose for the third consecutive month to 130.7 points in April, driven by higher vegetable oil and meat prices amid supply-chain disruptions and energy costs.
A closer look at Malaysia’s shift toward B15 palm oil biodiesel, the infrastructure challenges involved, and how the country balances energy security with food security.
Tunisia has issued an international tender to purchase 6,000 tonnes of vegetable oils as part of its efforts to secure supply for the domestic market.
Indonesia’s palm oil exports fell sharply by 35.08%, reflecting changes in export flows, domestic demand and market conditions in the global vegetable oils sector.
Creditors have moved to seek temporary liquidation measures for UAE-based IFFCO Group as the company faces debt pressure and restructuring challenges.
Egypt is studying possible price control measures for edible oil markets as part of efforts to stabilize supply, protect consumers and monitor market practices.
Palm oil prices are expected to move within a cautious range in the first week of May 2026 as traders monitor exports, inventories and related oil markets.
The World Bank expects global palm oil prices to rise by 8% in 2026, reaching $1,089 per ton, driven by increased demand for biofuel and rising global energy costs.
Ukraine’s rapeseed oil export revenues jumped nearly 30-fold, reflecting a sharp rise in shipments and stronger opportunities in global vegetable oil markets.
A look at how biofuel demand can influence food prices through vegetable oil markets, feedstock competition and policy-driven fuel demand.
A food monitoring campaign in Assiut reported 1,500 liters of used cooking oil as part of ongoing market control and consumer protection efforts.
