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Draft Legislation: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022
12 May 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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