El Niño Set to Crimp Palm Oil Output in 2027, Squeezing Supply
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El Niño is forecasted to reduce palm oil output in Indonesia and Malaysia in 2027 due to prolonged dry weather, tightening global supply and driving prices higher. This climate effect impacts agricultural yields and commodity markets significantly.
Indonesia and Malaysia are expected to produce less palm oil in 2027 as prolonged dry weather caused by a strong El Niño will depress yields next year, tightening global supplies and lifting prices.
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