Ukraine and Russia are the top suppliers of sunflower oil, making up over 60 per cent of the total exports.
The conflict in eastern Europe has halted the oil’s shipments, leaving countries such as India scouring for alternative sources such as Argentina. As long as the war continues, edible oil prices will rule at elevated levels.
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Bulk of palm group of oils / alternate to sunflower oil comes from Indonesia.
Indonesia has banned exports due to rising domestic prices.
Soya bean and Mustard oil ( Canola) are rising.
Soya bean farmers in US have lower yield this year.
Looks like 1.5 billion Indians will have to simmer their curry in cow or pork fat. Last tie such an incident happened, the Hindus & Muslims got together for first time and threw out the British.
The Brits then returned back on Sikh power.
This time no one knows. It's the temperature here. One takes animal fat - the insides simmer