Ethanol blends

Ethanol blends are generally defined as gasoline containing no more than 10% v/v ethanol. The Pakistani government does not set any specification for ethanol blends. However, it sets a specification for gasoline containing ethanol: PS:4993-2010 - Ethanol Blend Motor Gasoline (E-10), in 2010.

Pakistan has a mature ethanol industry and is a net exporter for industrial grade ethanol. However, ethanol is not added to gasoline despite the fact that it could reduce gasoline imports from the current level of around 70% of annual demand.

In addition, the latest import specifications set by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) set a maximum ethanol limit of 5% v/v in imported gasoline. As a result, depending on the source of imports, gasoline sold at retail stations may contain