# Palm slides on Indonesia biofuel allocation uncertainty, export tax - Markets - Business Recorder

> Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third session as uncertainty persisted over Indonesia's B50 biodiesel allocation details and expectations of lower export taxes. Traders also cited possible Indian edible oil import tax increases.

- Date: 2026-05-14 · published 2026-05-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/15470-palm-slides-on-indonesia-biofuel-allocation-uncertainty-export-tax-markets
- Commodities: [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md), [Soybean Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBO.md)

## Why it matters

Expected lower Indonesian export taxes and unclear biodiesel allocations weigh on palm prices, while possible Indian import tax hikes could reduce demand for edible oils.

## Read by commodity

- SBO: neutral
- PALMOIL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- brecorder.com: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40421139

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