Jakarta, June 24 -- President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday Indonesia will launch B50 biodiesel in July as part of efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency and end diesel imports.

Speaking at the 17th National Farmers and Fishermen Week (PENAS KTNA XVII) in Gorontalo on Wednesday, attended by tens of thousands of farmers and fishers from 38 provinces, Prabowo said the higher biodiesel blend would significantly reduce Indonesia's reliance on imported fuel.

"We will move toward fuel self-sufficiency and energy self-sufficiency. In July, in a few days, we will launch B50. Diesel fuel will contain a 50 percent palm oil blend. With this, we will no longer import diesel from abroad," Prabowo said.

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