Phasing inMulti-fuel
Biofuels Act of 2006 (Republic Act 9367) blending mandates
All gasoline sold must contain 10% bioethanol and all diesel a coconut methyl ester blend that is stepping up from B3 toward B5.
Timeline
- 2007
B1 biodiesel blend takes effect under the Biofuels Act.
- 2009
E10 gasoline and B2 diesel blends take effect.
- 2024
Biodiesel blend raised to B3.
- 2026
Step-up toward B5 subject to Department of Energy circulars.
Requirements
- Oil companies must blend bioethanol into every litre of gasoline placed on the market.
- Diesel must carry the prescribed coconut methyl ester share set by the National Biofuels Board.
- Locally produced bioethanol has first call on the mandated volume.
Compliance status & enforcement
- Administrator
- Department of Energy with the National Biofuels Board
- How compliance is shown
- Monthly reporting of blended volumes by oil industry participants to the Department of Energy.
- Penalty for shortfall
- Fines and suspension of business permits under RA 9367.
- Tradable unit
- None — physical blend obligation