Photo News: Govt weighs biofuel push as global oil prices surge

Tuesday, March 10 2026 - 12:09 PM WIB

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Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will accelerate the implementation of the biofuels program in response to rising global crude oil prices amid the Middle East conflict. Speaking at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry office in Jakarta on Monday (March 9), Bahlil said expanding cleaner fuels such as biodiesel with a 50% blend (B50) and gasoline mixed with 20% ethanol (E20) could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will accelerate the implementation of the biofuels program in response to rising global crude oil prices amid the Middle East conflict. Speaking at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry office in Jakarta on Monday (March 9), Bahlil said expanding cleaner fuels such as biodiesel with a 50% blend (B50) and gasoline mixed with 20% ethanol (E20) could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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