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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Draft Legislation: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022

12 May 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Trudy Harrison Con Copeland

EnergyNorthern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The draft Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 have been published.
  • These regulations will amend existing laws to require the introduction of E10 petrol in Northern Ireland.
  • The draft regulations also ensure the ongoing availability of E5 petrol for vehicles not compatible with E10 petrol.

Issue summary

The publication of the draft Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 to introduce E10 petrol in Northern Ireland.

Action requested

These regulations will amend existing laws to require the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations, ensuring ongoing availability of E5 petrol for vehicles unsuitable for E10. The draft is open for review and debates are scheduled before it is laid.

Key facts

  • Draft Statutory Instrument published: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022.
  • Increase in renewable ethanol content from up to 5% to up to 10% in standard grade petrol.
  • Introduction of E10 petrol expected to cut CO2 emissions by around 750,000 tonnes a year.
  • Consultation was open and policy details are available for review.
  • Regulations will be reviewed for 28 days before being laid.
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