Introducing E10 petrol

Consultation proposing to introduce E10 petrol for UK vehicles.

Unleaded petrol currently contains up to 5% bioethanol, a grade known as E5, whereas E10 petrol contains up to 10% bioethanol and is not currently available.

This consultation is:

• proposing introducing E10 petrol as the 95-octane ‘Premium’ grade
• proposing ensuring the ongoing availability of E5 petrol in the higher-octane ‘Super’ grade only
• proposing amending the mandatory labelling of E10 petrol
• launching a call for evidence on future transport biofuels policy

Introducing E10 petrol:

• will reduce CO2 emissions from petrol vehicles
• could help the UK meet emissions reduction targets

This consultation is a result of suggested actions from the E10 and consumer protection government response, and follows our 2018 call for evidence into whether and how E10 could be introduced in the UK.