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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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were recorded as withdrawn (WD) on Thursday (April 2, 2026), with the highest bid reaching Rp 16,135/kg.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.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI KARTANEGARA – The Belayan Sejahtera Plantation Cooperative in East Kalimantan has demonstrated tangible benefits of sustainable palm oil practices by distributing incentives, insurance, and holiday packages to its members.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government will officially implement the B50 biodiesel mandate starting July 1, 2026, as part of its strategy to strengthen national energy independence amid global oil supply uncertainties.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The European Union will implement stricter sustainability communication rules under the Consumer Empowerment Directive (EmpCo) starting September 27, 2026, aiming to curb greenwashing and enhance consumer protection.

InfoSAWIT, SEOUL – The implementation of Indonesia’s 50 percent biodiesel mandate (B50) this year is expected not only to strengthen domestic palm oil utilization but also potentially create a surplus of gasoil (diesel) supply in the domestic market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp16,225/kg on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), marking an increase of Rp175/kg or around 1.09% compared to Rp16,050/kg recorded on Tuesday (March 31, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp16,225/kg on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), marking an increase of Rp175/kg or around 1.09% compared to Rp16,050/kg recorded on Tuesday (March 31, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Apical introduced an educational and interactive approach to promote its functional and specialty fats through the “Medanlicious” event, held at Uniland, Medan, on March 29–30, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in East Kalimantan increased during the second half of March 2026 (March 16–31).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has set the reference price (HR) for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$989.63 per metric ton (MT) for the April 1–30, 2026 period, marking a 5.41% increase from March’s US$938.87/MT.

InfoSAWIT, LAMANDAU – Independent oil palm smallholders in Lamandau, Central Kalimantan, are reaping tangible economic benefits from sustainable practices.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – China’s green policy transformation under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) is expected to significantly reshape global agricultural supply chains, including the palm oil industry, which faces increasing sustainability demands.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent smallholders in Riau Province increased during the period of April 1–7, 2026.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp16,050/kg on Tuesday (31/3/2026), marking an increase of Rp200/kg or approximately 1.26% compared to Rp15,850/kg recorded on Monday (30/3/2026).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team for plasma smallholders in Riau Province has agreed to increase palm oil FFB prices for the period of April 1–7, 2026.