The relaunch comes as diesel prices climb sharply amid the Middle East conflict. B20 is cheaper than B5, the more widely used biodiesel containing 5% methyl ester, by 5 baht per litre. The Oil Fuel Fund, which subsidises fuel prices, reported a deficit of 28.1 billion baht as of March 22, underscoring the urgency of finding cheaper alternatives. The Oil Fuel Fund, which subsidises fuel prices, reported a deficit of 28.1 billion baht as of March 22, underscoring the urgency of finding cheaper alternatives. The company is piloting smart farming technology to improve palm oil yields and collaborating with Germany's International Cooperation Agency to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable palm oil standards.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 23:18 UTC