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Oil prices surge — vegetable oil, that is

Feb 17, 2022
Soybean, palm and canola oils are going up, driven by extreme weather and strong demand. You'll notice it at markets and on menus.
Vegetable oil prices are at an all-time high, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The increase is spurred partly by extreme weather.
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