Malaysia has small window to implement B10 before low diesel prices delay plans again

In Malaysia, Bloomberg reports that the country will make its 10% biodiesel blending policy voluntary from December 1 before it becomes a mandate of February 1. With petroleum prices falling and palm oil prices rising thanks to increased demand, the window to implement B10 may be narrow as a closing of the gap or switching into a negative margin between the fossil and bio alternatives could further delay the switch from B7 after several false starts.