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Indonesia’s palm oil biofuel push could squeeze India’s edible oil supply fast
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A biofuel priority may tighten India’s cooking oil choices
Indonesia’s shift to use palm oil for biofuels is set to challenge India’s food security, since India relies heavily on edible palm oil imports from Indonesia. With domestic production constrained by climate, India may have to scramble for alternative sourcing to avoid shortages and price spikes.
- Indonesia is redirecting palm oil toward biofuel production
- India’s edible oil supply depends strongly on Indonesian imports
- Ramping up domestic output is difficult due to climate limits
- India likely needs new import routes and suppliers quickly
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