# Animal fat could be the surprising solution to Australia's fuel security problem

> Australia imports about 90% of its diesel, and disruption linked to the Iran war has renewed concern about the country’s fuel security. GrainCorp’s head of agri-energy said tallow, a meat-processing by-product that can be blended with used cooking oil and canola oil, could help produce renewable fuels; Australian tallow exports reached a record A$1.5 billion last year amid strong global demand.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T21:09:12.081Z
- Category: policy · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84873-animal-fat-could-be-the-surprising-solution-to-australia-s-fuel-security-problem
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Using tallow for renewable fuel could increase domestic demand for the animal-fat by-product and compete with export and food uses. Greater use as a fuel feedstock could support tallow values, though the article gives no production or price estimate.

## Sources

- abc.net.au: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-07/animal-fat-tallow-renewable-fuel/107347312

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