{
  "id": 12097379,
  "title": "B15 biodiesel cuts petroleum diesel use by 20,410 tonnes monthly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/b15-biodiesel-cuts-petroleum-diesel-use-by-20-410-tonnes-monthly",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:24:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1548064/b15-biodiesel-cuts-petroleum-diesel-use-20410-tonnes-monthly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Between June and August 2026, the implementation of B15 biodiesel in Malaysia reduced the country's average petroleum diesel consumption by 20,410 tonnes per month, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad. This shift helped decrease Malaysia's reliance on petroleum-based fuel. With palm oil being a major export for Malaysia, the country has an advantage as a leading palm oil producer, providing ample raw materials for biodiesel production. From an economic standpoint, using locally produced biodiesel can reduce vulnerability to global petroleum diesel price fluctuations, especially during geopolitical tensions. This could allow the government to manage diesel subsidy expenditure more efficiently by reducing import costs. Noraini explained that the government increased the biodiesel blend from B10 to B15 starting June 1, 2026, as part of their strategy to reduce dependence on petroleum diesel. Studies conducted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) in collaboration with the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) confirmed that biodiesel blends up to B20 are suitable for diesel vehicles built after 2020. Since B20 was introduced in Langkawi, Labuan, and Sarawak in 2020, no issues have been reported. Noraini urged motorists not to worry about biodiesel's impact on vehicle performance, emphasizing that its use is grounded in research, field testing, and established technical standards to ensure safety and performance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of B15 biodiesel reduced Malaysia's average petroleum diesel consumption by 20,410 tonnes a month between June and August 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}