THE current tight supply in the world edible oils market is likely to drive crude palm oil (CPO) prices above RM2,000 a tonne in the near term.
The dry weather in the main soya bean production areas, which resulted in poor harvests, has delayed the downcycle for CPO prices that many had earlier expected to start in the second half of the year.
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