Indonesia rolls out nationwide B35 on Aug. 1

In Indonesia, Tempo reports the government began blending 35% biodiesel nationwide on August 1 following a limited roll out that began in February. Previously, the mandated blend was 30%. The government has had several false starts and pushed back the higher blend several times due to high palm oil prices and the need to invest in infrastructure at the pump. A levy on palm oil exports is collected and used to offset the cost difference between fossil diesel and biodiesel.