Indonesia Official Says Launch of B50 Biodiesel Depends on Crude Oil, Palm Oil Prices

BIODIESEL - JAKARTA. The launch of Indonesia's B50 biodiesel mandate will depend on the price gap between crude oil and crude palm oil, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Indonesia, the world's largest producer of palm oil, previously said it would start its B50 mandate, which requires a 50-50 blend of palm-based fuel and diesel, in the second half of 2026. The current mandate calls for biodiesel that is 40% palm-based.