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About ethanol content in gasoline

Ethanol

Helping to reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Ethanol is a non-fossil fuel that is produced from a variety of agricultural crops such as sugarcane, corn and wheat. As of December 15, 2010, Canada’s Renewable Fuels Regulations require an average renewable fuel content of 5% in gasoline.*

How much ethanol is in regular gasoline?

Almost all regular gasoline now has some ethanol in it. Our Synergy™ gasoline currently contains up to 10%. Gasoline with 10% ethanol content is known as E10, and with 15% ethanol it’s known as E15. Anything higher than E15 ethanol content is only appropriate in flex fuel vehicles. Refer to your owner’s manual to confirm your vehicle’s requirements.

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*Sources: "Ethanol" and "Ethanol: Government Programs and Regulations" Natural Resources Canada. 16 Nov. 2013. Government of Canada. 06 May 2014

‡Improvements, such as fuel economy, are based on Synergy-branded gasoline, where and when available, compared to gasoline meeting minimum Canadian government detergency standards. Actual benefits will vary depending on factors such as vehicle type, driving style, and gasoline previously used. Concentration and availability of the 7 Key Ingredients may vary based upon factors beyond our control, including supply disruptions.

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