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Palm oil prices reach highest level since 2024 as supply tightens
Nigeria
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 8:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Palm oil has risen to its highest level since 2024, driven by biofuel demand and supply reductions linked to El Niño. Nigeria's palm oil import bill has increased 194% to N23 billion.
SO WHAT?
Higher palm oil prices and import costs could add pressure to food and energy-related markets, particularly in Nigeria.
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