Malaysia to roll out B15 biodiesel from June 1, says Zahid

Malaysia to roll out B15 biodiesel from June 1, says Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The government has decided that B15 biodiesel will be produced by 19 licensed plants from June 1 this year, in a move aimed at lowering diesel prices nationwide.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also in charge of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW), said production would be introduced in stages, beginning with B15 before progressing to B20, with the potential to reach B50 within the …

B15 biodiesel to be rolled out June 1, 2026

Malaysian deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that the government has decided that B15 biodiesel will be produced by 19 licensed plants from June 1, 2026, Bernama reports. Production will be introduced in stages, beginning with B15 before progressing to B20, with the potential to reach B50 within the next two to three years. “This phased approach is intended to ensure that crude palm oil prices do not place pressu…

B15 biodiesel rollout to begin June 1, says Zahid

Rural and regional development minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously said the 19 biodiesel plants currently in operation can produce around 1.5 million litres of fuel a month. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: Rural and regional development minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the rollout of B15 biodiesel will begin on June 1 to help stabilise diesel prices. Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said thorough ministry-agency coordination was needed to e…