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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The planned implementation of Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate in the second half of 2026 must be accompanied by significant improvements in the upstream palm oil sector, according to an academic assessment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s trade balance continued to record a surplus in February 2026, highlighting the resilience of its external sector amid global economic uncertainties.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – What was once considered a problematic waste in the palm oil industry is now taking flight—literally. Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), long associated with environmental concerns, has found new value as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Central Kalimantan recorded an increase in the second half of March 2026, providing a positive signal for palm oil smallholders in the region.

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.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to strengthen in the near term, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising global energy prices.

InfoSAWIT, NORTH SUMATRA – The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has launched a major operation to remove illegal oil palm plantations from protected conservation areas in North Sumatra, marking a significant step in ecosystem restoration efforts.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in Jambi Province continued their upward trend in early April 2026, reflecting stronger palm oil market fundamentals at the regional level.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Papua has long been placed at a crossroads that seems to offer no real choice. It is forced to choose between mining or forests, between growth or conservation—as if the two can never coexist. Yet perhaps the question itself has always been flawed. It is not about choosing, but about managing.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, supported by tighter short-term supply and rising energy-driven demand.

InfoSAWIT, ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has taken a significant fiscal tightening measure by reallocating development funds worth Rs100 billion (approximately Rp100 trillion) to sustain energy subsidies, as global oil prices continue to surge amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – India, the world’s largest vegetable oil importer, is cutting imports significantly as global prices surge and an energy crisis—triggered by conflict in Iran—disrupts supply chains.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s export performance in January–February 2026 showed a positive trend, growing by 2.19% compared to the same period last year, largely driven by the manufacturing sector, including crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has confirmed that Indonesia no longer imports diesel fuel, marking a major milestone driven by the country’s ongoing palm oil downstreaming program.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – India, the world’s largest vegetable oil importer, has begun reducing import volumes amid rising prices and energy supply disruptions triggered by the prolonged conflict in Iran.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The importance of boron micronutrient in oil palm cultivation is still often overlooked by smallholders, despite its crucial role in supporting pollination and fresh fruit bunch (FFB) productivity.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Referring to the results of the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team of North Sumatra Province for the period of April 1–7, 2026, the price of oil palm FFB aged 10–20 years has increased by Rp 224.45/kg to Rp 4,059.20/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were recorded as withdrawn (WD) on Thursday (April 2, 2026), with the highest bid reaching Rp 16,135/kg. This reflects a decline of Rp 90/kg or حوالي 0.55% compared to Wednesday (April 1, 2026), when prices stood at Rp 16,225/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) and PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) have strengthened collaboration in Indonesia’s palm oil marketing system through an open e-bidding mechanism.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has set the Market Index Price (HIP) for biodiesel at Rp14,262 per liter for April 2026, excluding transportation costs.