Palm and soy prices surge as Indians turn to mustard oil for relief

Imported cooking oils are getting hit hardest by the rupee

India is shifting toward mustard oil as global prices of palm and soybean oils climb. Conflict-driven supply disruptions in West Asia and rising biofuel demand are raising costs, and a weakening rupee makes imported oils even more expensive. At the same time, record domestic mustard production supports the switch, easing availability for consumers.