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Malaysian palm oil rises in second session of strong Dalian oils

Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday for the second consecutive session, following the strength of the Dalian market as China shifts to purchasing palm oil in response to a trade dispute with Canada. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in June on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 54 ringgit or 1.27% to 4…

Malaysian palm oil rises in second session with support from rival oil

Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday for the second time, following strength on the Dalian market as China switched to palm oil in response to a trade dispute with Canada. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in June on Bursa Derivatives Malaysia Exchange had gained 35 ringgit or 0.82% to 4…

US EPA delays Midwest ethanol expansion South Dakota, Ohio

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday that it will delay by one year the expansion of sales of higher ethanol blended gasoline in South Dakota, Ohio and the other eight Midwestern States who requested increased sales. The EPA released a statement…

Oil trade group calls for national ethanol policy in the US after EPA approves Midwest expansion

The American Petroleum Institute, a trade group, pushed for a national policy on gasoline blends with higher ethanol levels on Monday after President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Friday that it would expand sales of this product in certain Midwestern States. The U.S.

India demands that Russian oil suppliers comply with sanctions

India, the world's No.2 importer of crude oil from Russia, wants to buy Russian oil only if it is supplied by companies and ships that have not been sanctioned by the United States. India, the No. 2 importer from Russia of crude oil, will only buy Russian oil if…

Palm oil falls on Dalian crude oil, weakening it

Malaysian palm futures dropped on Thursday, ending a five session rally. Pressured by lower Dalian oil and lower crude oil prices, sparked by the talks to end Ukraine-Russia's war, they were pushed down by weaker Dalian oil. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract…

Official Russian energy says US sanctions shouldn't hinder oil trade with India

The latest sanctions by the United States against Russia shouldn't affect the oil trade between Moscow and India, Pavel Sorokin said, Russia's first vice minister of energy, on Tuesday. He added that it is too early to determine the effects. India has become the…

Additional Sanctions Possible for Russian Oil tankers

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The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers carrying Russian crude, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.President Joe Biden's administration has…

Palm oil closes at its highest level since nearly 3 months, rising for the 6th consecutive session.

The Malaysian palm futures continued to rise for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday. They closed at their highest level since over two and a half months as the strength of Dalian contracts outweighed profits taken by other oils. The benchmark palm-oil contract…

Dalian oil supports palm gains

The price of Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday due to the strength in Dalian oils and traders' profits made in rival oils. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives exchange for December delivery had risen 27 ringgit (0.68%) to 4,015 Ringgit ($974.51) per metric ton.

VEGOILS - Palm ends the week with a loss. Malaysia data is being eyed

Malaysian palm oil posted a loss for the week on Friday. The market will be expecting next week's data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). The benchmark palm-oil contract for delivery in November on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 16 ringgit (0.41%) to close at $3,901 ringgit ($901.34) per metric ton.

Palm trades lower and is set to lose money for the week; Malaysia data is eyed

The market expects the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to release its data next week. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 32 ringgit or 0.82% to 3,885 Ringgit ($897.23) per metric tonne. This week, the contract has fallen by 2.31%.

Palm production slips due to low volume and muted expectations

Malaysian palm futures continued to fall for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, amid lower trading volume and concerns over low production expectations. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives exchange for November delivery was down 20 Ringgit or 0.51% at $3…

Palm oil no longer follows rival oils in price, and Indian imports are down.

Malaysian palm oils futures continued to decline for a third consecutive session on Wednesday. This was due to the drop in prices of vegetable oils that compete with palm oil and a decrease in India's imports. The benchmark palm-oil contract for delivery in November…

Palm oil prices fall as rival oils rise, and Indian imports decline.

Malaysian palm futures continued to decline on Wednesday. This was due to a fall in the prices of competing vegetable oils, and a decrease in India's imports of palm oil. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives exchange for November delivery was down by 0.97% at 3,893 Ringgit ($895.97).

Palm oil prices end lower due to profit-taking and losses in Dalian contracts

Malaysian palm futures ended Monday lower as investors booked profits and added to the decline. The benchmark palm-oil contract for delivery in November on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 44 ringgit or 1.11% to 3,933 Ringgit ($903.10) per metric ton. A Kuala Lumpur-based broker said…

US CFTC fines energy traders

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ordered TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA on August 27 to pay a fine of $48 million for alleged gasoline price manipulation. Ian McGinley, CFTC Director of Enforcement, said that the CFTC had "guarded the integrity of…

Palm oil to gain for the first time in three months

The price of palm oil futures in Malaysia rose on Friday, and was set to rise for the first time monthly in three months. This was boosted by higher rival oil contracts. Traders were also waiting on news from Indonesia and India regarding export and import tax.

Gazprom's H1 net profit more than tripled, to $10.9 billion

Gazprom, a gas giant owned by the Kremlin, announced on Thursday that its net income for the first half of this year had more than tripled compared to a year ago. It now stands at more than 10 billion roubles. This is due to increased gas exports as well as cost control.

Palm oil prices continue to fall due to a possible increase in import taxes from India and concerns about demand.

The price of Malaysian palm oils futures fell for the third day in a row on Thursday due to concerns about demand amid the prospect of increased import taxes from India, the largest buyer of vegetable oil. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives…

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