All B10 diesel dispensers will now supply B7 variety
Petrol stations nationwide have stopped selling B10 diesel in line with the Energy Policy Committee’s decision to reduce types of diesel fuel.
B10 is a blend of 10% biodiesel and 90% conventional diesel.
As of Wednesday, petrol stations only provide B7 and B20 diesel fuel. The B7 variety has 7% biodiesel content. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oil.
The Energy Policy Committee has resolved to use B7 diesel oil as a standard because it can be used by all vehicles that run on diesel.
B20 diesel is an alternative and is normally used for large trucks.
Earlier, it was reported that motorists were confused by the many diesel varieties available, and some even damaged their car engines by using the wrong type of diesel.
Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Energy Business Department, said B7 diesel will be added to B10 dispensers at petrol stations even if they have stocks of B10.
Hence, he said, B7 diesel will also be dispensed from B10 fuel dispensers.
Sarawut added that mixing the two types of diesel will not affect the quality of fuel or damage engines.
He said the mix will only affect the colour of oil and the department has instructed the agencies in charge to ensure that all B7 fuel dispensed is yellow in colour in line with standards. The agencies have until July to do this.
