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InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government projects that the average price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in 2026 will be in the range of RM 3,900 to RM 4,100 (approximately US$925–970) per ton, lower than this year's price. This projection is driven by an increase in global production and rising supplies of competing vegetable oils such as soybean and sunflower oil.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – A recent study recommends that India, the world's largest importer of edible oil, implement a transparent and consistent long-term tariff framework to end a decade of policy volatility that has been blamed for distorting prices and hindering investment in the edible oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Based on the results from the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Palm Oil Price Fixing Team, the price for the Period II-October 2025 (for FFB payment on October 8–15, 2025) has been set. The price for palm oil aged 10–20 years has increased by Rp 14.82/Kg to Rp 3,457.44/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 14,600/kg on Wednesday (15/10/2025). This price is nearly stagnant, showing a slight decrease of Rp 3/Kg, or about 0.02%, compared to the previous day’s price of Rp 14,603/Kg. The CPO price Franco Dumai was set at Rp 14,600/Kg, while CPO price Loco Pinang was set at Rp 14,403/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amidst the increasing threat of global climate change, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen Indonesia's agricultural resilience through sustainable innovation and cross-sector collaboration. This message was delivered at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (IISF) 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government is preparing strategic measures to ensure the supply of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) meets domestic needs ahead of the implementation of the B50 biodiesel program in 2026. One option being considered is the implementation of a Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) for palm oil companies, which could potentially result in a reduction of export volume.

InfoSAWIT, GQEBERHA – Indonesian Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, affirmed Indonesia's commitment to continuously strengthen a fair and rule-based multilateral trading system. This was conveyed during his meeting with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the sidelines of the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting (TIMM) in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Friday (10/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, MUARA WAHAU – Good news for palm oil farmers in Muara Wahau District, East Kutai Regency. The revenue-sharing issue between plasma farmers and PT Tapian Nadenggan has reached a resolution following a mediation process facilitated by the police.

InfoSAWIT, TANA TIDUNG – The Koperasi Usaha Bersama Plasma Menjelutung Perdana Lestari (KUB PMPL) cooperative is still awaiting the realization of an addendum to the cooperation agreement (PKS) with the palm oil plantation company, PT Pipit Citra Perdana (PT PCP). The cooperative believes that despite various mediation efforts with the local government and the company, the anticipated renewal of the agreement has not yet materialized.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (PT KPBN) officially held its Inaugural Coffee Commodity Auction Market (PLK) Tender at the PT KPBN Nusantara Market in Menteng, Jakarta, on Tuesday (14/10). This event marks a significant milestone for KPBN in expanding the national commodity trading ecosystem based on transparency and healthy market competition.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH UTARA – A number of palm oil farmers in North Aceh Regency have complained about the slow verification process for proposals to build plantation roads funded by the agricultural infrastructure and facilities (sarpras) program. Abubakar AR, Chairman of the Berkat Bunga Damai Cooperative (KBBD) Cot Girek, accused the Aceh Provincial Agriculture and Plantation Agency (Distanbun Aceh) of deliberately delaying the process. He demanded that the Governor of Aceh dismiss the head of Distanbun Aceh and the staff deemed unprofessional.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 14,603/kg on Tuesday (14/10/2025). This marks a slight increase of Rp 58/Kg, or about 0.40%, compared to the highest bid price on Monday (13/10/2025), which reached Rp 14,545/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) has officially sent letters to 19 palm oil issuers regarding the alleged use of forest areas for palm oil plantations. This action follows the government's policy to enforce order on palm oil land located within forest areas without proper permits.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team for Riau Province's Independent Smallholder (Swadaya) segment, referencing the Independent FFB Price Determination Letter No. 37 for the period October 15–21, 2025, the price for 9-year-old independent palm oil in Riau has been agreed to increase by Rp 42.3/Kg to Rp 3,698.50/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Based on the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team for Riau Province's Plasma segment, referencing the FFB Price Determination Letter No. 37 for the period October 15–21, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil in Riau has been agreed to increase by Rp 28.03/Kg to Rp 3,714.14/kg.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Amidst growing awareness about the dangers of single-use plastic, a group of students from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is offering a creative solution through a sustainable innovation called BIOFLAEIS—an eco-friendly food packaging made from waste palm fronds and papaya leaves.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG REDEB – The Berau Regency Government has once again extended its strategic cooperation with the Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) for the 2025–2030 period. This step signals a strong commitment from both parties to maintain a balance between environmental conservation and community economic development.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – While many palm oil companies remain focused on the upstream sector, PT Jhonlin Agro Raya Tbk (JAR) is moving further downstream. The company, which originated in Borneo, has successfully transformed its plantation business into a new force in the green energy industry and high-value palm oil derivatives.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 14,545/kg on Monday (13/10/2025). This marks a significant drop of Rp 255/Kg, or about 1.72%, compared to the highest bid price on Friday (10/10/2025), which reached Rp 14,800/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, SUBULUSSALAM – The price of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of palm oil in Subulussalam City, Aceh Province, continues to show a positive trend. Based on official data from the Subulussalam City Agriculture, Plantation, and Fisheries Office (Distanbunkan) as of October 13, 2025, FFB prices at several palm oil mills in Region II have broken the Rp 3,000 per kilogram mark.