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Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantage

India's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below average. Refiners favored soyoil as its price advantage over palm oil narrowed. Cooking gas shortages also impacted palm oil demand from bulk consumers. Overall edible oil imports reached 1.3 million tons.

2 Jun 2026 4:15 pm