Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel produced from a wide range of vegetable oils and animal fats. Pure biodiesel or biodiesel blended with petroleum diesel can be used to fuel diesel vehicles, providing energy security and emissions and safety benefits.
Low-Level Biodiesel Blends 
Incentives and Laws
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Vehicles
Biodiesel can be used in newer models of both light-duty diesel and heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Prices
Just like gasoline prices, the cost of biodiesel fluctuates. For the latest biodiesel price analysis, see the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
Publications
- List of biodiesel publications from our publications database.
- Select biodiesel publications:
- On-Road and In-Laboratory Testing to Demonstrate Effects of ULSD, B20, and B99 on a Retrofit Urea-SCR Aftertreatment System (PDF 500 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide - Revised Fourth Edition (PDF 2 MB)
- Guidance for Biodiesel Producers and Biodiesel Blenders/Users (PDF 90 KB)
- Business Management for Biodiesel Producers (PDF 2.1 MB)
- A Comprehensive Analysis of Biodiesel Impacts on Exhaust Emissions (PDF 767 KB)