AreaUnited States of America
Commodity GroupBiofuels
CommodityBiodiesel
Date01/05/2018
Policy CategoryRenewable energy
Policy InstrumentBiofuel policy
DescriptionImplemented higher biofuel blending requirements for petroleum diesel during the summer months (April to September) in the state of Minnesota.
NotesFrom 1 May, the state of Minnesota requires petroleum diesel to be blended with 20 percent biodiesel during the AprilSeptember period exactly double the previous blending requirement of 10 percent. During the winter months, the mandate is set to revert back to 5 percent. To implement the higher requirements, state officials must ensure that the following conditions are met: sufficient feedstock supply; adequate blending infrastructure; and the existence of tailored fuel standards.
