Agence France-Presse: Thailand has started requiring that all its diesel fuel include a component made from palm oil, a move that could reduce costly energy imports but is driving up prices for the commodity, experts say. From February 1, the kingdom began requiring that diesel vehicles run on a blend that includes 2 percent biodiesel, and is considering raising that to 5 percent within five years. The switch has sent prices for palm oil soaring, leading to shortages of the commodity that is widely …