India's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher shipments of crude soyabean oil. Vegetable oil imports, including non-edible varieties, also climbed. The government's policy adjustments on palm oil tariffs appear to be encouraging crude oil imports and supporting domestic refining operations.

Indian refiners have secured crude and LPG supply through at least August, boosting purchases from the UAE, West Africa, Brazil, and Venezuela amid the Middle East crisis.

India's palm oil imports rose 7% in May to 549,356 tons, yet remain below average levels due to price shifts.

India's soybean oil imports surged in May, driving overall edible oil imports up 13% in the 2025-26 oil year.

India's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher shipments of crude soyabean oil.…