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Hong Leong Investment Bank raised its 2026 average crude palm oil price forecast by RM150 to RM4,350 per ton, expecting a Q2 peak of RM4,500-4,600. The bank cited the Iran conflict's effects on energy, fertiliser and logistics, along with EPA renewable fuel standards.
Elevated crude strengthens biodiesel economics and supports vegetable oil demand, while rising fertiliser costs may shift acreage toward soybeans and limit long-term palm gains.
nst.com.myDIYANA ISAMUDINApr 2, 2026After 62 past bullish geopolitics events, Palm Oil moved a median +2.5% over 5 sessions (74% higher; middle half -0.1% to +5.8%), and +4.0% over 20.
After 110 past bullish geopolitics events, Soybean Oil moved a median +1.8% over 5 sessions (65% higher; middle half -0.7% to +3.6%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 205 past bullish geopolitics events, Urea moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -2.1% to +3.0%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
