InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The crude palm oil (CPO) price at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) increased on Monday (April 6, 2026), reflecting stable domestic demand despite mixed signals from the global market.

Reported by InfoSAWIT from KPBN data, on Monday, April 6, 2026, the CPO price was set at Rp16,200/kg, up Rp65/kg or 0.4% compared to the highest bid recorded on Thursday (April 2, 2026) at Rp16,135/kg.

The Franco Dumai CPO price was also set at Rp16,200/kg, indicating consistent pricing across key distribution points.

In contrast, CPO trading on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed lower on the same day, pressured by profit-taking activities among market participants.

Reported by InfoSAWIT from Reuters, the benchmark June 2026 CPO contract fell by 27 ringgit or 0.56% to 4,812 ringgit per ton.

The decline was mainly driven by profit-taking, although losses were limited by supportive policy developments in Thailand.

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce announced plans to restrict CPO exports and control bottled cooking oil prices starting April 7, as biodiesel demand rises in response to higher global energy prices triggered by Middle East tensions.

This policy helped the market recover from earlier losses, as tighter regional supply is expected to support palm oil prices in the short term.

Global energy prices also played a role in shaping CPO market sentiment. Crude oil prices dropped by more than US$2 amid uncertainty over U.S.–Iran negotiations and concerns about supply disruptions.

In certain conditions, lower crude oil prices can enhance the competitiveness of CPO as a biodiesel feedstock.

Meanwhile, soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade rose slightly by 0.07%, indicating steady demand in the global vegetable oil market. Trading activity in China remained limited as the Dalian Commodity Exchange was closed for a public holiday.

KPBN Tender Results (Excl. VAT) – April 6, 2026

CPO Franco Belawan & Kuala Tanjung: Rp16,200 (EOP)

CPO Loco Sei Tapung: Rp15,961 (AGM)

CPO FOB Talang Duku: Rp16,000 (WD), with highest bid at Rp15,975 (PSCOI)

These developments highlight the interplay between domestic pricing strength and global market volatility, with palm oil continuing to respond to both regional policies and international energy dynamics. (T2)