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UK's SAF Mandate Falls Short, Sparks Airline Concerns
12/27/2025
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- The United Kingdom's sustainable aviation fuel mandate delivered 1.6% of aviation fuel in 2025, below the 2% requirement and the 2030–2040 targets.
- SAF is currently sourced mainly from recycled cooking oil in Asia.
- The aviation minister said SAF can reduce emissions and support economic growth.
- Heathrow airport is incentivizing SAF use, while airlines worry about supply and future mandates.
