Prime Minister reports B20 usage rise to 10-11 million liters daily

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul promotes the use of bioenergy to reduce fuel import costs and increase farmer income.

•B20 biodiesel usage has increased from 6 million to 10–11 million liters per day.
•E20 gasoline usage has increased from 4 million to 6–7 million liters per day following tax reductions.
•The government plans to reduce the number of Gasoline 91 pumps to increase B20 pumps in the long term.
•The bioenergy policy aims to reduce fossil fuel imports by approximately 20% per day.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government intends to provide citizens access to energy at the lowest possible cost.
•B20 biodiesel usage has reached 10–11 million liters per day, an increase from the previous 6 million liters per day.
•Increased B20 usage helps reduce fossil fuel imports by approximately 20% per day and increases income for oil palm farmers.
•E20 gasoline usage increased from 4 million to 6–7 million liters per day after oil taxes were reduced.
•The government received confirmation from academia and car manufacturers that vehicles from the last 15 years can use E20 gasoline.
•The government plans a long-term reduction of Gasoline 91 pumps to make room for more B20 pumps.
•Ethanol for E20 can be produced from sugarcane waste and cassava, which helps reduce burning.
•The overall policy aims to reduce reliance on imports, decrease capital outflow, and increase demand for energy crops.

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Ekkapop Pianpiset(เอกภพ เพียรพิเศษ)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office for which Ekkapop Pianpiset serves as spokesperson.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country implementing bioenergy policies to reduce import reliance.