What was said
Speaking at the plenary session of the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila on 15 November 2026, Prabowo said: "In the energy sector, we have succeeded in realising the B-50 biodiesel programme."
Claimed by Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia · official statement · Presidential Secretariat of Indonesia
Our verdict
The 50% biodiesel blend became mandatory on 1 July 2026 under an Energy Ministry decree, with a transition until 30 September for remaining B40 stock. Energy Ministry data showed 76 of 104 delivery points supplying B50 by early September, and Pertamina said on 1 October that it supplies B50 across its whole network. Testing of B50 in the rail sector was still due to finish in December 2026, but the programme itself is in force. This check does not cover Prabowo's separate remarks on solar power.
The facts
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Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia signed Decree No. 257.K/EK.01/MEM.E/2026 on 17 June 2026, making a 50% biodiesel blend in diesel mandatory from 1 July 2026; fuel firms could sell remaining B40 stock until 30 September 2026.
CNBC Indonesia: Resmi! Mandatori BBM Biodiesel B50 Berlaku 1 Juli 2026, Ini Aturannya - 2
By 7 September 2026, 76 of 104 delivery points were supplying B50 and 28 terminals were still moving from B40 to B50; rail-sector testing was due to finish in December 2026, the Energy Ministry's renewable energy directorate said.
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Pertamina said on 1 October 2026 that it was supplying B50 across its whole distribution network, from fuel terminals to petrol stations.
ANTARA: Pertamina salurkan B50 di seluruh terminal BBM hingga SPBU
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Checked 15 November 2026, updated 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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