InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government has confirmed that the nationwide implementation of the B15 biodiesel mandate will officially take effect on June 1, 2026, in a move aimed at boosting domestic palm oil consumption while reducing dependence on imported fossil-based diesel fuel.
According to Bernama, as published online by InfoSAWIT on Sunday (May 17, 2026), Malaysia’s Ministry of Plantation and Commodities said all technical coordination processes with oil companies had been completed to ensure the readiness of supply chains, logistics systems, and biodiesel blending depot infrastructure ahead of the rollout.
Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Noraini Ahmad, said the higher biodiesel blending mandate would be implemented through mechanisms coordinated by the national biofuel high-level committee.
She noted that the B15 program is expected to help curb reliance on imported diesel, extend the availability of national fuel reserves, and support the stability of crude palm oil (CPO) prices in the domestic market.
“This policy will also contribute to lowering carbon emissions from the transportation sector in line with the National Agricommodity Policy and the National Energy Transition Roadmap,” Noraini said in an official statement.
She added that the transition toward B15 demonstrates Malaysia’s readiness in terms of infrastructure, technological engineering, and local industrial capabilities to support a palm oil-based renewable energy agenda.
The Malaysian government also stressed that increasing palm oil utilization for domestic energy purposes would not disrupt export supplies to global markets.
To oversee implementation, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is working closely with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
The government is also collaborating with Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications to strengthen public outreach efforts and ensure the public receives clear and accurate information regarding the nationwide B15 biodiesel implementation. (T2)
