Jakarta, July 13 -- Indonesia's nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate and phased E5 bioethanol program marks a major step toward energy self-sufficiency by reducing fuel imports while expanding the use of domestically produced renewable fuels.

Launched on July 9, the B50 mandate requires diesel fuel sold nationwide to contain 50 percent biodiesel. The policy forms part of the government's broader strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy while maximizing domestic resources.

Speaking at the launch ceremony at the KM 57 Rest Area in Karawang, West Java, President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia had become the first country to implement a nationwide B50 mandate. He described the program as a key milestone toward achieving en...