Ken Cronin CEO of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors
Association (UKIFDA) comments: “Today’s announcement that E10
petrol is to be introduced from September 2021 is a major step
towards the decarbonisation of existing cars in the UK, on the
way to our 2050 net zero target.
“With the focus being on future rapid electrification and the
recent consultation to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars
in 2030, it’s easy to forget that there are already over 19
million petrol-powered cars in the UK. Its introduction on UK
roads could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750 kilotons (0.75mt)
of carbon a year from these vehicles - the same as removing
350,000 cars from our roads.
“E10 petrol consists of up to 10% renewable ethanol, which is
made from sustainable crops or waste products, reducing the
well-to-wheel CO2 emitted into the atmosphere, helping
meet the climate change targets.
“UKIFDA and its members play a key role in the distribution of
road transport fuels and we will continue to work with industry
partners and government to transition towards 2050 with a greater
availability of 100% renewable liquid fuels.
“Petrol cars manufactured since 2011 are designed to use E10 and
the vast majority since 2000, drivers can start using the new E10
fuel without any concerns. However, a small number of older
vehicles, classics and motorbikes may not be compatible.”
To assist users to address any concerns, a guidance page https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained
and vehicle checker www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol
links are now available.
