UK biofuel consumption rose 22% year-on-year during Q1

In the UK, biofuel consumption rose 22% on the year during the first quarter at 387 million liters. Growth in biodiesel consumption accounted for most of the increase with 195 million liters consumed, up 52% on the year and accounting for 3% of UK diesel consumption. Ethanol consumption was negligible, accounting for 4.5% of gasoline consumption. Total biofuel consumption for the quarter was 3.4%.