Jakarta, July 20 -- The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has assured that the mandatory implementation of the 50 percent biodiesel (B50) program will not reduce Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) export volume.

Expert Staff for Connectivity and Service Development at the ministry, Dida Gardera, stated here on Monday that the assurance is backed by the country's successful track record during the transition from B35 to B40 in 2024.

"From 2024 to 2025, as we stepped up from B35 to B40, domestic palm oil demand grew by roughly 3 to 4 million kiloliters (KL). Crucially, our exports also increased by 3 to 4 million KL over that same period," Dida explained.

He emphasized that the government is maintaining a delicate balance to ensur...