UK: Liquid fuels industry welcomes introduction of E10

Fuels distributors association has given its full support to the Government to upgrade from E5 to E10.

The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry, UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) welcomes the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations across the UK.

“We have expressed our full support for the Government’s proposals to replace the 95 E5 Premium grade petrol with E10 petrol, and think a direct replacement is the right way to ensure successful implementation and take-up by consumers,” said Guy Pulham, UKIFDA Chief Executive.

The consultation called for views from industry on the best way to introduce E10 petrol, which contains up to 10% bioethanol, as the standard grade of petrol at forecourts from 2021, replacing the current unleaded petrol known as E5 which contains up to 5% bioethanol.

“The introduction of E10 petrol would drastically reduce emissions from petrol vehicles – according to the Government, it could lead to a CO2 saving of 750,000 tonnes, which is equivalent in emissions reductions to taking up to 350,000 cars off the road every year,” added Pulham.

Since 2011, all modern petrol cars have been designed to use E10 effectively, and most petrol cars since 2000 have also been certified to use the proposed blend. However, there is still a small number of older and classic cars not able to use E10, which is why the Government is proposing the ongoing availability of E5 petrol.