
Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1% on August 27, tracking weaker Dalian and Chicago soyoil, but still logged a 1.5% weekly gain on concerns about tight global edible oil supplies. Indonesia raised its September export tax to $166 per tonne from $93, a move widely expected.
The EPA has reportedly recommended retroactively lowering 2020 biofuel blending mandates.
Soyoil weakness and profit-taking pressured palm prices, while tight global edible oil supply and the possible US biofuel mandate change provide offsetting support. The net price signal is mixed.
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