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Indonesia will raise its biodiesel mandate from B40 to B50 on 1 July, increasing palm oil–based diesel blending to 50 percent. The policy supports domestic palm oil demand and reduces reliance on imported diesel. Indonesia’s biodiesel program has steadily expanded since 2008 as infrastructure and engine compatibility have improved. Higher domestic palm oil consumption will tighten global export availability and support vegetable oil markets. Reduced palm oil exports could narrow its discount to other oils, supporting soyoil, canola oil, and sunflower oil prices. Palm oil is typically the cheapest of the four major vegetable oils because it has the highest global production and is high in saturated fats. Price-sen...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
