The war in Ukraine has reignited the “food vs fuel” argument surrounding crop-based biofuels, with allegations that the EU’s demand for ethanol and biodiesel exacerbates food security concerns. The biofuels industry has branded the claims “ridiculous”.
With the Government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, electric vehicles are being touted as the new frontrunner in vehicle types. But with issues around battery production and infrastructure, industry experts are looking at whether biofuels could be the next major factor for petrol and diesel vehicles.
The EU’s “restrictive” approach to biofuels sustainability criteria will harm producers’ ability to meet increased demand for green fuels coming from the transport sector, says Henna Virkkunen, a Finnish lawmaker in the European Parliament.
