On May 10, 2022, the prices of edible oils experienced a surge at the wholesale level, breaking a two-week stability amidst changes in the purchasing values. This increase was largely due to the rising demand for alternatives to sunflower oil shipments from the Black Sea region, which have been disrupted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Notably, palm oil prices rose the most, becoming the most expensive among the major edible oils. However, global markets saw a decline in the prices of palm oil and Malaysian olein contracts. Additionally, the prices of refined soybean and sunflower oil also increased in the local market.