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Indonesia has postponed the B50 biodiesel mandate for 2026, citing technical readiness and limited funding, after previously planning to start in the second half of the year. It is still raising its palm oil export levy from 10% to 12.5% from March 1.
Delayed biodiesel demand and a higher export levy both reduce Indonesian palm oil's market competitiveness, which is a bearish signal for prices.
en.infosawit.comInfoSAWIT EnglishJan 22, 2026After 400 past bearish policy events, Palm Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.1%), and +0.2% over 20.
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Indonesia's B50 delay is bearish for demand, but the export levy hike to 12.5% from March 1 tightens export supply and supports prices.
