European Commission Calls for Increased Biofuel Use in EU

ePURE highlights the importance of acting on the Commission's recommendation to boost energy security.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:48pm

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The European Commission has issued a new recommendation that the European Union could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost energy security. ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association, is emphasizing the need for the EU to act on this call and expand the use of biofuels.

Why it matters

The Commission's recommendation comes at a time when energy security is a major concern for the EU due to geopolitical tensions. Increasing the use of domestically-produced biofuels could help the EU reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels and strengthen its energy independence.

The details

The European Commission's recommendation highlights the potential for biofuels to play a greater role in the EU's energy mix. ePURE is urging the EU to follow through on this call and implement policies that will enable a higher uptake of renewable ethanol and other biofuels.

  • The European Commission issued its recommendation in April 2026.
  • The Sustainable Fuels Summit, a premier forum for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers, will be held on June 2-4, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The players

ePURE

The European renewable ethanol association, which is emphasizing the need for the EU to act on the Commission's recommendation and expand the use of biofuels.

European Commission

The executive branch of the European Union, which has issued a recommendation for the EU to increase its use of biofuels to boost energy security.

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What’s next

The EU will need to implement new policies and regulations to enable a higher uptake of biofuels in order to act on the Commission's recommendation.

The takeaway

The European Commission's call for increased biofuel use highlights the strategic role that renewable fuels can play in enhancing the EU's energy security and reducing its reliance on imported fossil fuels.