PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices marketed through PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom were set at IDR 14,225 per kilogram on Thursday (26/2/2026), marking a decline of IDR 40/kg or approximately 0.28% compared with Wednesday’s (25/2/2026) level of IDR 14,265/kg.
According to information obtained from KPBN, the Franco Belawan & Dumai CPO price was fixed at IDR 14,225/kg, while the Franco Talang Duku price stood at IDR 14,025/kg.
The domestic correction came in line with weaker sentiment in the regional market. As reported by Bernama, CPO futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday (26/2/2026), pressured by market concerns over slowing export demand amid a strengthening ringgit.
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At the close, the March 2026 contract fell RM63 to RM3,955 per ton. April 2026 declined RM50 to RM3,996 per ton, while May 2026 dropped RM48 to RM4,005 per ton.
June 2026 slipped RM47 to RM4,006 per ton, July 2026 eased RM45 to RM4,003 per ton, and August 2026 lost RM43 to settle at RM3,998 per ton.
In terms of trading activity, total volume increased to 61,228 lots from 59,677 lots on Wednesday. Open interest also rose to 227,240 contracts, up from 221,625 previously, indicating fresh positioning by market participants despite the softer price trend.
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Meanwhile, the physical CPO price for March delivery in the Southern region fell RM40 to RM4,020 per ton.
Below are the KPBN tender results (IDR/kg, excl. VAT) on Thursday (26/2/2026):
CPO
- Franco Belawan & Dumai: IDR 14,225 – BEST (EUP)
- FOB Talang Duku: IDR 14,025 – PRISCOLIN
- Loco Luwu: No bidder
The synchronized decline in both domestic and Malaysian markets highlights the continued fragility of sentiment in the palm oil trade, with currency movements and export outlook remaining key drivers in the near term. (P2)
