Implementation of B10, B7 biodiesel deferred


Green fuel: Malaysia's B10 biodiesel is a blend of 10% palm oil methyl ester and 90% diesel. -- Pic courtesy of Malaysian Palm Oil Council

PUTRAJAYA: The implementation of the biodiesel 10% blend (B10) and biodiesel 7% blend (B7) programmes in the transportation and industrial sectors has been deferred to a later date.

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said the decision was made after a thorough study and taking into consideration the difference between crude palm oil (CPO) and diesel prices in the current volatile market.

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