Palm oil gains on stronger edible oils and logs weekly gain
Malaysian palm futures rose Friday, ending a three-week loss streak as higher rival edible oils lifted sentiment. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in July on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 22 ringgit or 0.55% to 4,058 Ringgit ($928.60). The contract increased by 2.09% in the last week. A Kuala…
Palm oil prices rise on stronger edible oils and are set to gain weekly
Malaysian palm futures rose on Friday as the market regained confidence after a three-week loss streak. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for July delivery gained 80 ringgit or 1.98% to 4,116 Ringgit ($940.80), a metric tonne. This week, the contract has increased by 3.55%.
Palm futures are flat due to rising production and a strong Ringgit, which offset the boost from rival oils
Malaysian palm oils futures were little changed Thursday, as participants awaited clues from vegetable oil competitors. However, a strong Ringgit and increasing production limited gains. At closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for July delivery fell 1 ringgit or 0.02% to 4,036 Ringgit ($923.57) per metric ton.
Palm futures stable as strong ringgit and rising production offset boost from rival oil
Malaysian palm oils futures were in a tight range Thursday, as participants waited for cues from the market amid support by rival vegetable oil. However, despite a strong Ringgit and increasing production, gains were limited. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in July on the Bursa Derivatives exchange had fallen 14 ringgit or 0.35% to 4,023 Ringgit ($917.45).
Sinopec will prioritise risk management in its Russian oil purchases.
Sinopec Corp, the top Chinese refinery, will prioritize "risk management" when purchasing Russian oil. The quality of Russian oil is comparable to that of competing global supplies and its price is similar, according to a senior executive. These remarks follow a recent decision by China's oil importers, including Sinopec…
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 on Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 24 ringgit or 0.56% to 4,332 Ringgit per metric ton. The contract fell 1.35% Tuesday.
Palm oil prices rise on Dalian oil demand and stronger Dalian crudes
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures recovered from early losses, with the help of gains in Dalian edible oil, and traders are optimistic about a possible resumption in demand for palm oil from India. At midday, the benchmark April palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 20 ringgit (0.46%) to 4,328 Ringgit ($977.64). The contract fell 1.35% on Monday.
Energy Minister: South Korea may buy more US oil and natural gas
South Korea wants to import more U.S. gas and oil in order to diversify its energy sources, and maintain stable supplies in light of the tensions in the Middle East. He said that the government might need to increase its support for non-Middle East crude oil purchases. His comments coincide with the announcement that Donald Trump, the U.S.
Palm oil prices rise on Indian purchases but still set to lose money each week
Malaysian palm futures reversed their early losses on the Friday as India, the world's largest edible oil importer, increased purchases in the last two days. However, they are still expected to decline by a significant amount each week. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Market of Malaysia had gained 0.48% and reached 4…
Key China Energy Indicators to Track for the Rest of 2024
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Iranian Oil Exports End 2022 at a High, Despite No Nuclear Deal
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China Ramps up US Oil Purchases Ahead of Trade Deal Review
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Record Oil Output Cuts Fail to Make Waves in Coronavirus-hit Market
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Chinese Buyers Snap Up U.S. Oil Purchases at Widest Discounts Ever
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Oil Hits 2019 High
Oil prices jumped more than 2 percent on Monday to a near six-month high, on growing concern about tight global supplies after the United States announced a further clampdown on Iranian oil exports.Washington said it will eliminate in May all waivers allowing eight economies to buy Iranian oil without facing U.S.
Oil Hits 2019 High on U.S. Plan to Tighten Squeeze on Iran
Oil prices jumped more than 2 percent on Monday to a near six-month high, on growing concern about tight global supplies after the United States announced a further clampdown on Iranian oil exports.Washington said it will eliminate in May all waivers allowing eight economies to buy Iranian oil without facing U.S.
China Shifts to Iranian Tankers to Keep Oil Flowing Amid US Sanctions
Chinese buyers of Iranian oil are starting to shift their cargoes to vessels owned by National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) for nearly all of their imports to keep supply flowing amid the re-imposition of economic sanctions by the United States.The shift demonstrates that China, Iran's biggest oil customer, wants to keep buying Iranian crude despite the sanctions…
China Move to Drop Crude off Tariff List a Relief for Sinopec
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Europe's Iranian Oil Purchases Set to Plummet
Key lender for Europe's oil purchases cuts credit from June 30. European refiners are cutting purchases of Iranian oil faster than expected as the U.S. prepares to reimpose sanctions on Iran, threatening a more severe impact than the last round of punitive measures in 2012 even though the EU has not joined in.
Saudi Aramco: 2 mln bpd of Spare Capacity Exists
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has spare capacity of 2 million barrels per day (bpd) and can meet additional oil demand in case of any interruption in supplies, the company head said on Monday, days after OPEC agreed a modest increase in oil output from July. Aramco, the world's third-largest crude oil producer, is…
