Harare - The Zimbabwean government has increased the level of fuel blending to 15% from 10% with immediate effect.
This means fuel that retails at service stations in Zimbabwe must have a mandatory blending level of 15% (E15) ethanol up from 10% (E10).
The original plan was to introduce mandatory blending of anhydrous ethanol and unleaded petrol, at levels of 15% ethanol and 85% unleaded petrol, on November 30 2013. However, the government relaxed the ruling because of a shortage of ethanol.
In a notice published in the Government Gazette on Friday, Energy and Power Development Minister Dzikamai Mavhaire said licensed operators are expected to comply with the order.
He said increased blending levels come with a number of benefits to the state.
Mavhaire said government would cut the fuel import bill by at least US$12m monthly by implementing E15.
This means fuel that retails at service stations in Zimbabwe must have a mandatory blending level of 15% (E15) ethanol up from 10% (E10).
The original plan was to introduce mandatory blending of anhydrous ethanol and unleaded petrol, at levels of 15% ethanol and 85% unleaded petrol, on November 30 2013. However, the government relaxed the ruling because of a shortage of ethanol.
In a notice published in the Government Gazette on Friday, Energy and Power Development Minister Dzikamai Mavhaire said licensed operators are expected to comply with the order.
He said increased blending levels come with a number of benefits to the state.
Mavhaire said government would cut the fuel import bill by at least US$12m monthly by implementing E15.