Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia plans to halt diesel fuel imports by the second half of 2026 following the government's decision to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on Thursday.

"If the decision for B50 is in place, God willing, we will no longer need to import diesel by 2026," Lahadalia told reporters in Jakarta.

B50 is a renewable diesel blend consisting of 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and 50 percent conventional fossil diesel. The government is currently conducting the final phase of road testing the B50 blend across various vehicles and equipment.

The testing period is expected to take around six to eight months and includes trials on ship engines, trains, heavy equi...