Indonesia to halt diesel imports by July
Indonesia is set to terminate diesel imports effective July 1, 2026, coinciding with the rollout of the palm oil-based biodiesel
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesia is set to terminate diesel imports effective July 1, 2026, coinciding with the rollout of the palm oil-based 50% biodiesel (B50) program, says Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman as reported by Tempo.
“We will no longer import diesel. On July 1, 2026, we will cease imports as B50 enters the market,” Amran stated at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya.
This move, according to Amran, underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering national energy independence by leveraging palm oil as a primary alternative fuel source.
The Minister explained that palm oil’s potential extends beyond diesel, noting its rapid development into gasoline and ethanol. “This is the future of Indonesian energy, derived from palm oil. It becomes diesel, and it also becomes gasoline,” he remarked.
Furthermore, the government is finalizing a partnership with PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV) to develop palm oil-based gasoline on a pilot scale before transitioning toward industrial-scale production.
“If this succeeds, we will expand on a massive scale. Indonesia’s future looks promising,” Amran added.
Minister Amran was in Surabaya to deliver the keynote address at the 133rd graduation ceremony for doctoral, master’s, and engineering professional programs at Graha ITS.
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