InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price set by PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) reached Rp15,655/kg on Thursday (March 12, 2026).

The price increased by Rp280/kg, or about 1.82%, compared to Rp15,375/kg recorded on Wednesday (March 11, 2026).

Based on information obtained by InfoSAWIT from KPBN, the following CPO prices were recorded:

Franco Dumai: Rp15,655/kg

Franco Teluk Bayur: Rp15,525/kg

FOB Talang Duku: Rp15,455/kg

Meanwhile, Loco Luwu recorded no bidder.

According to Bernama, CPO futures on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange strengthened again during Thursday’s trading session, continuing the upward trend amid a rally in global crude oil prices that lifted sentiment in the vegetable oil market.

The increase in global energy prices has improved the competitiveness of vegetable oils, especially palm oil, which is widely used as a biodiesel feedstock. This condition has strengthened market optimism regarding short-term CPO price movements.

At market close:

March, April, and August 2026 contracts each rose RM40 to RM4,425, RM4,511, and RM4,480 per ton respectively.

May 2026 contract increased RM42 to RM4,541 per ton.

June and July 2026 contracts rose RM43 to RM4,536 and RM4,514 per ton.

Trading activity also increased, with volume rising to 137,656 lots, compared with 94,388 lots previously. Open interest expanded to 229,441 contracts, up from 224,565 contracts.

In the physical market, South Malaysia CPO prices for March delivery rose RM60 to RM4,500 per ton, reflecting continued positive sentiment in the global palm oil market. (T2)