
Indonesia will make biodiesel with at least 25% bio-content mandatory from 2019, according to an energy ministry official. The B25 programme could lift FAME consumption to 5.5-6 million kilolitres, more than double 2017 levels.
A large domestic biodiesel mandate pulls palm oil out of export markets, tightening global vegetable oil supply and supporting palm and soyoil prices.
After 548 past bullish policy events, PALMOIL 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, SBO 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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