10 years from significant production, but could invest billions in final development and commercialization. If and when the commercialization challenges are overcome, vegetable oil production could expand very rapidly. In 2012, United States President Barack Obama supported the idea of getting oil from algae. See also Biodiesel by region Dimethyl ether: another diesel fuel alternative Food price crisis Greasestock Hydrocarbon economy List of vegetable oils Low-carbon economy Motor oil Renewable energy Straight vegetable oil Strategic Fuel Reserve Sustainable development Vegetable oil blends References External links The Truth About Biofuels in America Renewable energy economy Biofuels Vegetable oils