The B50 fuel policy will take effect in the second half of 2026.

KatadataOTO – The government continues to finalize various policies. For example, the implementation of Biodiesel B50 in Indonesia.

It was mentioned that President Prabowo Subianto and his ministers want to accelerate the implementation of this fuel.

“B50 is currently being tested, God willing, we will implement it in the second semester,” said Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), as quoted by Antara on Sunday (26/10).

Bahlil explained that Indonesia currently still has to import diesel fuel. The amount is quite large, ranging from 4.9 million to 5 million tons per year.

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Therefore, with the implementation of B50 in 2026, President Prabowo's aide is confident that fuel imports, especially diesel, can be reduced.

“Because domestic production mixed with bioethanol will be sufficient to meet all needs,” Bahlil Lahadalia continued.

For your information, the Ministry of ESDM noted that the use of biodiesel from 2020-2025 has had a positive impact.

For example, foreign exchange savings of up to 40.71 billion US dollars. So this policy is considered appropriate to be implemented.

With the implementation of B50 in the second semester of 2026, the potential for additional savings is projected to reach 10.84 billion US dollars. This can be achieved in just one year.