The German antitrust watchdog wants to regulate the oil market more.
The German antitrust authority called for stronger regulation on the price quotes used on the oil market after an investigation showed that pricing was based on limited information which could be manipulated. Prices are often linked to wholesale contracts…
Palm closes over 3% higher due to stronger rival oils and output concerns
Malaysian palm futures closed more than 3% higher Wednesday. Prices were boosted by the stronger edible oils of rivals and concerns about production. Increased buying in anticipation of an industry conference was also supportive. The benchmark May…
German antitrust watchdog flags price issues in the oil market
The German antitrust authority said on Wednesday that an examination of Germany's oil markets showed pricing issues. It called for stronger legal regulations on price quotes. The Federal Cartel Office will launch an investigation in 2022 into the…
Palm oil climbs as rival oils firmer and output concerns increase.
Malaysian palm futures prices rose on Wednesday due to stronger edible oils from rival producers and concerns about production. Increased buying in anticipation of an industry conference was also supportive. At midday, the benchmark May palm oil…
VEGOILS - Palm oil ends lower due to weaker competitor oils. Traders await positive signals
Malaysian palm futures declined on Tuesday as traders looked for bullish signals to support prices. The benchmark May palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 34 ringgit (0.75%) to close at 1,014.63 ringgit per metric ton.
Palm prices rise on lower production and log a fourth weekly gain
Malaysian palm futures closed higher on Friday, logging a fourth consecutive weekly gain. Lower stocks supported the market in spite of demand concerns and uncertainty surrounding Indonesia's mandate for biodiesel. At the close, the benchmark April…
VEGOILS - Palm flat ahead of MPOB and exports; demand concerns weigh
Malaysian palm futures were in a narrow range on Monday, ahead of important data on the country’s stocks. Weak demand from key markets was offset by gains due to flood fears and Indonesia’s potential increase in export taxes. At the midday break…
Palm prices rise on concerns about lower production and demand
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose for the second session in a row on Thursday. This was due to expectations of a decrease in production. However, a lack demand from major importing countries restricted gains. At midday, the benchmark…
Palm oil prices rise on Dalian oil demand and stronger Dalian crudes
Malaysian palm oils futures closed higher on Wednesday. They were boosted by the stronger Dalian edible oil, and traders were hopeful about a possible resumption in palm oil demand out of India. At the close, the benchmark April palm oil contract…
OPEC and Saudi Arabia spare oil production capacity
A U.S. official stated on Tuesday that U.S. president Donald Trump would restore his "maximum-pressure" campaign against Iran and bring its oil exports down to zero. This would increase oil prices, and force others to pump even more. Saudi Arabia…
Palm oil's performance is lower due to weakness in Chicago Soyoil
The price of palm oil in Malaysia ended lower Tuesday after a five session winning streak. Chicago soyoil fell as the U.S. announced it would delay implementing tariffs against Mexico and Canada. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on…
VEGOILS - Palm oil prices settle higher despite uncertainty over Indonesia's export tax and US tariff threats
Malaysian palm futures recovered from early losses on Friday to record a second weekly gain. A stronger Chicago soyoil, a weaker dollar, and market uncertainty about Indonesia's export rate and U.S. Tariff threats offset the gains. The benchmark…
Palm oil prices fall on Indonesian export levies and US tariff threats
Malaysian palm futures declined on Friday, as trading resumed following a two-day Lunar New Year break. The market was weighed down by uncertainty about Indonesia's export rate and U.S. Tariff threats. By midday, the benchmark April palm oil contract…
VEGOILS-Palm closes higher despite weak demand, Indonesia export rate uncertainty
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Tuesday after recovering from losses earlier in the day. However, a sluggish market demand, uncertainty about Indonesia's export rate and a slight increase in domestic production limited its gains.
Big Oil is not rushing to "drill, baby drill" this year despite Trump's agenda
Wall Street believes that U.S. energy companies will keep spending under control in 2025, and focus on shareholder returns despite President Donald Trump's calls to "drill baby, drill". This week, Big Oil will report its fourth-quarter results.
Palm oil prices rise on expectations of reduced production in Malaysia
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Monday, as lower production expectations and lower export estimates offset the weakness in Chicago soyoil contracts. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange was up 0.38% to 4,232 Ringgit ($968.42).
Oil prices fall as Trump reiterates his call for OPEC price cuts
Oil prices fell on Monday, after U.S. president Trump asked OPEC for a reduction in prices in response to his announcement that he would take a wide range of measures to increase U.S. oil production and gas output during his first week as president.
Palm oil declines due to weaker rival oils
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures fell for the second session in a row on Thursday. This was due to the weakness in vegetable oils. At midday, the benchmark April palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 64 ringgit or 1.52% to 4,144 Ringgit ($933.02).
The oil price is dropping on the plan to increase US oil production, and the tariffs are being re-instated
Oil prices fell in Asian trading Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced his plan to increase U.S. production of oil and natural gas and delayed the application of new tariffs. Brent crude futures fell 11 cents or 0.14% to $80.04 a barrel at 0156 GMT.
Aramco's chief executive expects an additional oil demand of 1,3 million bpd in this year
Amin Nasser, the chief executive of Saudi oil giant Aramco, said that he believes the oil market is healthy and anticipates a demand increase of 1.3 million barrels a day this year. Nasser, speaking on the sidelines at the World Economic Forum, Davos, was answering a question about the impact of U.S.
