Australian drivers turning to ethanol-blended petrol
A new report has revealed that Australian motorists are rapidly changing their petrol-buying habits with a growing number of them opting for ethanol-blended petrol.
Australia’s emerging biofuel sector is currently contributing 290 million litres a year to the country’s national transport fuel supply. This is about 80% of the way towards meeting the 350 million litres target by 2010, set by the previous Federal government. It is expected that the industry will exceed that target by the end of 2009 as new ethanol production comes on stream.
The rapid increase in ethanol-blended petrol sales over the past 12 months shows that Australian motorists are increasingly turning to the biofuel to run their vehicles.
The growing popularity of ethanol-blended petrol is due to the fact that it is generally cheaper than unleaded petrol, has a higher octane level, and is a cleaner fuel. The number of retail outlets selling ethanol blend fuel has increased by 25% over the past twelve months, increasing its accessibility for motorists.
Australia’s emerging biofuel sector is currently contributing 290 million litres a year to the country’s national transport fuel supply. This is about 80% of the way towards meeting the 350 million litres target by 2010, set by the previous Federal government. It is expected that the industry will exceed that target by the end of 2009 as new ethanol production comes on stream.
The rapid increase in ethanol-blended petrol sales over the past 12 months shows that Australian motorists are increasingly turning to the biofuel to run their vehicles.
The growing popularity of ethanol-blended petrol is due to the fact that it is generally cheaper than unleaded petrol, has a higher octane level, and is a cleaner fuel. The number of retail outlets selling ethanol blend fuel has increased by 25% over the past twelve months, increasing its accessibility for motorists.
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