Oil Shock Drives Global Surge in Biodiesel Demand
Apr 27, 2026
Rising oil prices linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating global demand for biodiesel as countries seek al
Apr 27, 2026
Rising oil prices linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating global demand for biodiesel as countries seek alternatives to disrupted energy supplies. From Hong Kong to Europe, producers are scaling up output using recycled cooking oil and other resources, while Asian economies reconsider their reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.