
Malaysia's biodiesel industry group opposes a government proposal to cut the biodiesel palm oil mandate. Malaysia and Indonesia have both said they remain committed to mandates requiring palm oil in biodiesel despite high palm prices linked to the war in Ukraine.
Keeping biodiesel mandates intact sustains structural palm oil demand, supporting palm and soyoil prices.
After 548 past bullish policy events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -0.7% to +2.1%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 842 past bullish policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.1%), and -0.5% over 20.
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