The article highlights a surge in canola and vegetable oil prices due to increased demand and political uncertainties, with Brent oil futures seeing a 3.7% increase to $75.5/barrel. This trend is reflected in the prices of February rapeseed futures, November canola futures, and December palm and soybean oil futures, all experiencing significant hikes. The European Commission has increased rapeseed imports for 2024/25 by 8% to 1.92 million tons, primarily from Ukraine, while Canada is expected to boost its canola exports by 30% to 8.7 million tons. The article also mentions the effects of production levels and export duties on the global market, with the USDA's forecasts for US soybeans and Australian canola likely to influence future prices.