Brazil Moves Forward to Boost Ethanol Blend in Gasoline
Brazil, the world’s second-largest ethanol producer, plans to increase the ethanol blend in gasoline from 27.5% to 30% to support its local industry amid a supply surge. The Ministry of Mines and Energy’s technical tests have confirmed that the higher blend will not harm car engines, paving the way for the blend increase.
Bloomberg – The world’s second-largest producer of ethanol Brazil is set to increase the blend of biofuel in gasoline, in a move to aid local industry as supply booms.
Authorities are recommending an increase in the blend of ethanol in regular gasoline to 30% from the current level of 27.5%. That’s after technical tests sponsored by the country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy indicated there would be no harm to car engines.
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Source : Financial Post
