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        "id": 1849865,
        "msgid": "bahlil-announces-indonesia-no-longer-imports-diesel-due-to-b50-policy-1783590923",
        "date": "2026-07-09 15:46:55",
        "title": "Bahlil Announces Indonesia No Longer Imports Diesel Due to B50 Policy",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has declared that Indonesia has ceased diesel imports following the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel programme. The policy, which mandates a 50 percent blend of biodiesel in diesel fuel, aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's vision for national energy sovereignty. The government aims to strengthen energy independence and reduce reliance on imported fuel through this strategic initiative.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has\nannounced that Indonesia has stopped importing diesel following the\nimplementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel policy. \u201cWith the\nimplementation of B50, thank God we are no longer importing diesel\nproducts into our country. And this is the first time, Mr President,\u201d\nBahlil said during the launch of the B50 Biodiesel Mandatory Programme\nat the KM 57 Rest Area, Karawang Regency, West Java, on Thursday. Bahlil\nexplained that total domestic diesel consumption is in the range of 38\nmillion to 40 million kilolitres per year. \u201cInitially, we were still\nimporting approximately 3-4 million kilolitres per year,\u201d Bahlil stated.\nHe emphasised that today Indonesia is not only launching B50 but also\ntaking a major step towards becoming increasingly sovereign in the\nenergy sector. This achievement is in line with President Prabowo\nSubianto\u2019s Astacita regarding energy security. The implementation of B50\nin July 2026 was also driven by Prabowo\u2019s directive to Bahlil to enhance\nsovereignty in the energy sector. \u201cWe interpret the President\u2019s\ndirection and orders not only as a matter of B50, but as a matter of\nsovereignty, independence, and national pride in being able to produce\nenergy from our own country,\u201d Bahlil said. The legal basis for the B50\nBiodiesel Mandatory Programme is Minister of Energy and Mineral\nResources Regulation Number 4 of 2025 concerning the Business and\nUtilisation of Biofuels and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources\nDecree Number 257.K\/EK.01\/MEM.E\/2026 concerning the Obligation to Blend\n50 Percent Biodiesel-Type Biofuel with Diesel Fuel Oil. The B50\nprogramme mandates a 50 percent blend of biodiesel into diesel fuel oil.\nIn its implementation, biofuel business entities, fuel oil business\nentities, and distributing business entities are required to apply the\nstandards and quality according to the specified specifications. This\npolicy is part of the government\u2019s strategic agenda to reduce dependence\non fuel imports, strengthen the added value of national natural\nresources, and maintain Indonesia\u2019s economic and energy resilience.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-announces-indonesia-no-longer-imports-diesel-due-to-b50-policy-1783590923",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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