Bahlil: B50 Biodiesel Can Stop Diesel Imports, Save Rp 170 Trillion in Foreign Exchange

President Prabowo officially launched the use of B50 biodiesel on 9 July 2025, cementing Indonesia’s position as the first country in the world to implement a mandatory B50 policy as part of its strategy to strengthen national energy security. During the launch, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the B50 programme would halt diesel imports, resulting in foreign exchange savings of up to Rp 170 trillion. The initiative is also expected to absorb 2.1 million workers and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 44.4 million tonnes of CO2.