German Biodiesel Sales Strong as Oil Prices Rise

German demand for biodiesel fuel made from rapeseed is rising as soaring oil prices make vehicle operators seek alternatives, Germany’s biodiesel industry association said on Thursday.

“Biodiesel demand has significantly increased in the past few months as oil prices rose so high,” said Karin Retzlaff, of the association of German biodiesel producers VDB.

There are no official sales statistics. “We have the impression sales are growing especially in the trucking sector which is facing the double impact of Germany’s new road toll and higher diesel prices,” Retzlaff said.

“Trucking companies are under very heavy cost pressure and are looking for quick methods of saving money.”

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