07/05/2026 (Oils and Fats International) - Vegetable oil markets are being supported by geopolitical risks and higher crude oil prices, according to a report by Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Plants and Protein (UFOP)..... < read more >

07/05/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures on Thursday extended losses for a second consecutive session, as weaker rival edible oils pressured the market, although firmer crude oil prices capped the downside..... < read more >

07/05/2026 (Channel News Asia) Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's SD Guthrie, one of the world's largest palm oil producers, said on Thursday it was cautious on its outlook for the year, while reporting a slightly lower first-quarter net profit, due to weaker crude palm oil and palm kernel prices..... < read more >

07/05/2026 (Chem Analyst) - Malaysia is significantly expanding its palm oil-based biodiesel program, primarily driven by escalating global crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East. This strategic shift aims to bolster energy security, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and support domestic palm oil prices, while also contributing to the country's net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050..... < read more >

07/05/2026 (Bio Energy Times) - Malaysia is moving ahead with a major expansion of its palm oil-based biodiesel programme as it looks to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support domestic palm oil prices..... < read more >