09/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rallying above RM4,500, the highest level since last October..... < read more >

10/03/2026 (Bloomberg), Kuala Lumpur - Palm oil surged as much as 10%, soybean oil jumped and wheat neared a two-year peak, as the war in the Middle East drove energy and fertiliser costs higher and threatened to tighten supplies across agricultural markets..... < read more >

09/03/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai/Kuala Lumpur - Rising crude oil prices and higher freight rates driven by the Middle East conflict could boost demand for palm oil from the biodiesel sector and for food use, as Asian buyers seek prompt ‌shipments, industry officials told Reuters..... < read more >

09/03/2026 (Business Today Editorial) - Indonesia is considering reviving plans to introduce a B50 biodiesel mandate as surging crude oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict push the government to accelerate its biofuel strategy..... < read more >

09/03/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - According to Kenanga Futures analysts, in their note, the price increase was likely driven by the strength of competing oils and positive market sentiment amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Traders also expect a sharp decline in production due to recent floods, which could provide additional support for prices. However, Kenanga adds, potential profit-taking could limit the gains. The brokerage sees support for the May futures contract at 4,185 ringgit per ton.... < read more >