One Month Using B50 Biodiesel, Drivers Reveal Car Engine Condition
One month after Biodiesel 50 (B50) was officially implemented on 1 July 2026, its impact on car engines remains a subject of public interest. Amidst these concerns, several users have reported that they have not experienced any disruptions to their vehicle’s performance.
One such user, Nainggolan, a driver of a pickup truck transporting salted fish in North Sumatra, stated that his engine continues to operate normally after using B50. “After using B50, there have been no problems with our engine; it is running smoothly,” Nainggolan said, as quoted from a written statement by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) on Saturday (1/8/20226).
A similar experience was shared by Herwin Siregar, a public transport driver on the Medan-Sipahutar route. Operating a Mitsubishi L300, he continues to undertake daily journeys of approximately six hours with fuel costs amounting to around Rp 450,000. “I have been using Biosolar for my Mitsubishi L300 transport vehicle on the Medan to Sipahutar route for a long time. Every day I spend Rp 450,000 for a 6-hour journey; the engine is safe, with only a slight difference when driving on uphill roads,” he remarked.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot, heard the testimonies of both drivers directly while inspecting fuel station 14.227.322 in Sipirok District, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on Friday (31/7). During the visit, Yuliot not only checked the fuel supply but also listened to the direct experiences of B50 consumers.
According to Yuliot, the implementation of B50 is not merely about policy and fuel distribution, but also concerns the daily activities of citizens who rely on vehicles. Consequently, the government continues to ensure that the supply and implementation of B50 proceed smoothly to ensure consumer needs are met.
“We are checking the fuel supply in all regions, and I see that the fuel supply is quite smooth. In addition to checking the smoothness of fuel delivery, we also want to see the implementation of B50; we must check how it is being applied in the field,” said Yuliot.