Recent Developments

•0.1% share target for advanced biofuels produced from waste and residue feedstocks (not including used cooking oil and animal fat) implemented as from January 1, 2020, however, the fuel suppliers should only endeavour to achieve it

•From 2019, RON 95 E10 (ethanol content up to 10 %v/v) became the main gasoline grade. RON 98 E5 (ethanol content up to 5 %v/v) is the protection grade for older vehicles not compatible with E10. There were almost no sales of RON 95 E5 (ethanol content up to 5% v/v) in 2019

•Romania plans to increase the renewable energy share in transport to 14.2% by energy content by 2030. In 2018, the renewable energy share was 6.3%