Indonesia is planning to increase its palm oil-based biodiesel blending mandate from 35% to 50% as part of a new government initiative aimed at reducing oil imports. The current administration is testing the compatibility of B50 biodiesel and assessing palm oil supplies in preparation for the transition. However, the move has raised concerns within the palm oil industry about potential supply shortages for exports, as domestic consumption continues to grow while production remains stagnant. The industry fears that the higher biodiesel mix could negatively impact export prices and domestic cooking oil prices, and has called for measures to boost production before the mandate is increased.