Surge in Edible Oil Prices Amid Rising Demand

Edible Oil Market Sees Price Increase

New Delhi, January 6, 2026: On Tuesday, the domestic oilseed market experienced a notable rise in prices for all major edible oils, including mustard oil. This increase is attributed to heightened demand coupled with limited supply, leading to higher costs for mustard oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, and palm oil. Market sources indicate that the demand for mustard oil typically surges during the winter months, contributing to the price hike.

In the Jaipur market, the delivery prices for mustard have surged by ₹100-200 per quintal, which has also pushed up the prices of crude mustard oil. Other edible oils showed a mixed but generally upward trend. Experts suggest that this price increase is driven by stability in the global market and a shortage of domestic stocks.

Conversely, the guar seed and guar gum markets have shown signs of softening. Due to falling prices in futures trading, the delivery price for guar has decreased by ₹50 per quintal. The pressure on guar seed is attributed to weak export demand and sufficient stock levels.