In Ukraine, from July 1, 2026, a new gasoline standard - E10 - will be introduced. This means that the fuel will contain at least 7% bioethanol. Fake information about E5 and B7 labeling is being actively spread on social media. This is reported by Dengi.ua with reference to Serhiy Kuyun.

What will actually change at Ukrainian gas stations from July 1

Oil products market expert Serhiy Kuyun denied the fake news spreading on social media that Ukrainian gas stations are allegedly switching to E5, E10, and B7 labeling from July 1. What will actually happen:

  • a single new standard is introduced - E10;
  • it means bioethanol content of 7% and higher;
  • there will be no E5 (5% bio);
  • no B7 (a Euro standard for diesel with 7% biodiesel) will be introduced.

"There's not even talk of biodiesel. I don't understand where it comes from," Kuyun emphasized.

Why the E5 standard has not been in force in Ukraine for more than a year?

The E5 standard already existed in Ukraine - it was introduced on May 1 last year. However, at the end of June, the government was forced to actually suspend the program. Reasons for stopping E5:

  • destruction of the Kremenchuk refinery;
  • risks of a shortage of gasoline with characteristics atypical for Europe.

Instead of E5, the government decided to make up for it by transitioning directly to the next stage - E10 (effectively E7) from July 1, 2026.

Will gasoline in Ukraine become more expensive with the new standard?

Kuyun answered the main questions of drivers regarding the new fuel. The price of new gasoline:

  • will be 15-25 dollars per ton more expensive;
  • it is 50-75 kopecks per liter;
  • against the background of 75 hryvnias per liter at the pump — no one will even notice;
  • no one will revise the price because of this.

Fuel quality:

  • there will be no changes in the quality of fuel and its properties;
  • a petrochemical octane booster used to burn;
  • now a plant-based octane booster will burn.

How the transition to E10 will help the Ukrainian economy

According to the expert, Ukraine already has a lot of bioethanol, and within 2–3 years it will have ten times more. Corresponding capacities are already being built. The benefits of the transition to E10:

  • reduction of gasoline imports - especially in case of further introduction of fuels with high bioethanol content (e.g. E85);
  • increasing bioethanol exports (although, as Kuyun noted, "Europe is not really waiting for us");
  • supporting the agricultural sector;
  • lower toxicity of emissions.

"That is, we will have a powerful combined effect. As a bonus, there should also be lower emission toxicity — but against the background of how much is burning everywhere, we won't feel it anytime soon," summarized Kuyun.