EN 228 unleaded automotive gasoline

Gasoline

Discuss unleaded gasoline requirements for wholesale distribution and commercial fuel purchasing. Define the required octane rating, ethanol category, delivery location, and seasonal volatility requirements so that the product specification matches its intended market.

  • RON 95 reference grade.
  • RON 98 enquiries subject to specification confirmation.
  • E5 or E10 to be specified separately.
Grades

Octane grade and ethanol category

Octane rating and ethanol category are separate product requirements. Choose each one independently when you prepare your enquiry.

RON 95

Baseline reference grade. Selected reference parameters are shown in the table below.

RON 98

Detailed quality requirements and availability are confirmed for each enquiry.

Ethanol category: E5 or E10

E5: maximum 5.0% ethanol by volume. E10: maximum 10.0% ethanol by volume. Specify the category separately from the octane grade, or mark it as to be confirmed.

Reference specifications

Selected EN 228 reference specifications — RON 95

Selected EN 228 reference specifications — RON 95
ParameterLimit typeRON 95 reference requirement
Research Octane Number (RON)MinimumMinimum 95.0
Motor Octane Number (MON)MinimumMinimum 85.0
Density at 15 °CRange720–775 kg/m³
Sulfur contentMaximumMaximum 10 mg/kg
Benzene contentMaximumMaximum 1.0% by volume
Aromatic hydrocarbonsMaximumMaximum 35% by volume
OlefinsMaximumMaximum 18% by volume
Ethanol content — E5 categoryMaximumMaximum 5.0% by volume
Ethanol content — E10 categoryMaximumMaximum 10.0% by volume
Oxygen content — E5 categoryMaximumMaximum 2.7% by mass
Oxygen content — E10 categoryMaximumMaximum 3.7% by mass
Vapour pressure and volatilityVariesAccording to destination-market and seasonal requirements

Octane rating and ethanol category are separate product requirements. Seasonal volatility requirements must be matched to the destination market.

Specifications shown are selected reference parameters for initial enquiries. Product availability, the complete agreed specification, origin, quantity, delivery terms, and applicable quality documentation are confirmed for each transaction. This information is not a Certificate of Analysis or confirmation of available stock.

Abbreviations

RON
Research Octane Number.
MON
Motor Octane Number.
COA
Certificate of Analysis — laboratory results for a specific shipment or batch.
Technical references
  • EN 228 RON 95 — the selected RON 95 properties are supported by the published Aramco Fuels Poland specification.
  • EN 228:2025 — the E5 and E10 limits are stated in the scope of the standard.

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