Further to post #53 above, a consultation has been opened today on the introduction of E10 fuel into the UK. It runs until 19 April.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consul...ing-e10-petrol
A quick skim through the proposals suggests that the main points are:
• E10 would be introduced in 2021.
• E10 would become the standard 'premium' fuel containing at least 5.5% ethanol.
• Protection grade fuel (i.e. containing less than 5% ethanol) will continue to be made available as 97+ octane 'super' until at least 2026, after which extension of its availability would be reviewed.
I think most of us have an opinion about ethanol in fuel but, if you feel strongly about this latest move, rather than just moan about it on the forum, make your feelings known to those who will be drawing up the future legislation. Complete one of these response forms.
https://assets.publishing.service.go...ponse-form.odt
And email it to:
LowCarbonFuel.Consultation@dft.gov.uk
I think we need to ensure that the protection grade fuel is available beyond 2026 until at least such time as the ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles is introduced.