Petrol and diesel to contain 4% biofuel

OBLIGATIONS to add biofuels to transport fuel products will make it worthwhile for farmers to switch to green fuel crops, according to Energy Minister Eamon Ryan.

Next July all petrol and diesel sold in Ireland will have to be made up of 4% biofuel.

This mandate came after Mr Ryan said the country cannot meet a 5.75% target set by the European Commission. However, he said the new measures will provide a secure and guaranteed market for biofuels made by domestic producers.