Call to let motorists make their own car biofuel

THE Government was urged yesterday to help motorists make wider use of alternative fuels.

For a fraction of the €1.08 per litre price of road diesel, “home-brew” kits make it possible for DIY enthusiasts to produce their own biofuel from waste materials.

Used cooking oil — the main ingredient being used — is freely available from restaurants and cafes. Typically, most of it ends up in landfill dumps.