BMI Maintains Average Annual Palm Oil Price For 2026 At RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its average annual palm oil price forecast for 2026 at RM4,300 per tonne.

B15 Mandate Aims To Shore Up Domestic Palm Oil Demand As Gobal Risks Mount - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid softer crude oil prices, a trader said.

CPO Futures Close Marginally Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher amid the rise in crude oil prices that continued to lend support to market sentiment, a trader said. 

Felda, FGV Seek To Redefine Palm Oil Role Through Waste-to-Wealth Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- By treating palm oil by-products as strategic resources rather than traditional waste, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and FGV Holdings Bhd are seeking to redefine the role of palm oil in Malaysia’s future economy, driven by technological advancement.

Biodiesel Blend Increase To B15 Can Reduce Dependence On Diesel - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The proposed increase in the country’s biodiesel blend from B10 to B15, starting with B12, can reduce dependence on diesel and extend the lifespan of the nation’s fuel supply following the crisis in West Asia, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed slightly higher on Wednesday, in line with gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Global Energy Crisis Boosts The Appeal Of Malaysian Palm Oil In The Asian Market - Noraini 

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.

Biodiesel B100 Has Potential To Be Strategic Alternative For Nation's Energy Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.

CPO Futures Fall Below RM4,500 Per Tonne Amid Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by weaker crude oil prices, a trader said.

CPO Futures Close Higher Tracking Stronger Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger crude oil prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a trader said.

O&G, Plantation Stocks Lead Early Gains Amid Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) and plantation stocks are among the top gainers in early trade today following the United States (US) announcement of a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to propel global oil prices upward.