Bio-based gasoline available

In France, the bio-based gasoline grades available are E10, E85 and ED95.

According to the Association of French Alcohol Producers (SNPAA), in January 2024 the share of Superethanol-E85 represented 6.3% of the gasoline market, against 7.3% in January 2023.

At the same time, sales of gasoline grade E10 experienced almost a 10% increase in January 2024 compared with the previous year, thus reaching a 61% share in the gasoline market.

In France, the market share of ED95 (consisting of a maximum of 95% v/v ethanol and 5% v/v ignition enhancer) is relatively limited. ED95 fuel grade is used for buses and trucks equipped with modified diesel engines. Since ED95 is designated for specific fleets that refuel their vehicles through on-site tanks, it is not widely offered a