Area
India
Commodity Group
Biofuels
Commodity
Biodiesel
Date
01/05/2019
Policy Category
Renewable energy
Policy Instrument
Biofuel policy
Description
Authorized nationwide sales of pure biodiesel (B100) for transportation purposes. Meanwhile, the sale of ready-made blends of whatever percentage continues to be forbidden, and B100 may not be sold as a standalone ready-for-use fuel implying that the onus of blending B100 with conventional diesel rests on buyers.
Notes
Indias Central Government authorized nationwide sales of pure biodiesel (B100) for transportation purposes while barring the sale of ready-made blends of whatever percentage. B100 may not be sold as a standalone ready-for-use fuel, meaning that the onus of blending B100 with conventional diesel rests on the buyer. In this regard, the industry recommends a ratio of 80% diesel and 20% biodiesel. Gas stations selling B100 are required to display warnings that disproportionate blending may cause damage to engines. All biodiesel sold in India needs to be indigenously produced and has to comply with official standards. Reportedly, at the pump, biodiesel currently costs 14 percent less than conventional diesel. (See also MPPU Oct.18)
