Biofuel becomes more available in New York

Biofuel becomes more available in New York

ONEONTA, N.Y. Mirabito Fuel Group just became the second company to offer biodiesel for sale in New York state.President Joe Mirabito announced the company's decision this week at the fuel station in Oneonta where the fuel is now available.

Biodiesel is a blend of biofuel -- which is made from various vegetable oils -- and diesel. The fuel is a renewable energy source that can be produced within the state.

Officials at the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority say they have a goal of meeting 10 percent of diesel needs with biodiesel by 2012.

The biodiesel sold at Mirabito's newest pump was going for three-dollars-and-thirteen cents -- six cents more than regular diesel.

Eventually the company hopes to supply biodiesel at other stations around the state.