B20 usage hits 10-11 million liters daily, cutting fuel imports 20%

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reports a significant increase in B20 and E20 biofuel consumption to reduce fossil fuel imports and support farmers.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke on the program 'Khui Kab Nayok Anutin' on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
•B20 biodiesel usage increased from 6 million to 10–11 million liters per day.
•E20 gasoline usage increased from 4 million to 6–7 million liters per day.
•Increased biofuel use has reduced daily fossil fuel imports by approximately 20%.

Overview

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke regarding bioenergy promotion on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
•B20 biodiesel usage has reached 10–11 million liters per day, up from 6 million liters per day.
•The increase in B20 usage has reduced fossil fuel imports by approximately 20% per day.
•Biofuel policies increase income for Thai farmers, specifically oil palm, sugarcane, and cassava growers.
•E20 gasoline usage rose from 4 million liters per day to 6–7 million liters per day after tax reductions.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that cars from the past 15 years can use E20 fuel based on confirmation from academia and manufacturers.
•The government plans to reduce the number of gasoline 91 pumps in the long term to increase B20 pumps.
•The government aims to reduce reliance on imports and prevent money from flowing out of the country.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country promoting biofuel usage and possessing potential for planting energy crops.