E10 fuel

Queensland biofuels mandates

The Liquid Fuel Supply Act 1984 requires fuel sellers to sell minimum amounts of sustainable biobased fuel, such as E10.

Since the biofuels mandates were introduced in 2017, the number of retail fuel stations offering E10 has increased from 343 in 2016 to over 900 by 2025.

The mandate provides certainty for industry to invest, innovate and grow as part of a cleaner, more resilient fuels future for Queensland.

Fuel economy

E10 is often cheaper than regular unleaded petrol, which may help motorists save at the bowser. The amount saved will vary depending on local fuel prices and fuel consumption. Other factors that can affect fuel economy include, driving conditions, tyre pressure, air conditioner usage, vehicle maintenance and driving style.

Ethanol and the environment

Choosing E10 is one way to support the use of lower-carbon liquid fuels in Queensland’s transport fuel mix.

When produced and used sustainably, biofuels can help reduce transport emissions. As a renewable fuel, the ethanol used in E10 can be made from plant-based materials, including special crops grown specifically for fuel, or using the waste materials from farming.

Queensland has the capability to produce ethanol from feedstocks such as molasses, from sugarcane or grain. It can also be made from a range of other materials such as corn, beets or other energy-rich plants.

Supporting a practical market for locally produced biofuels can help diversify the transport fuel supply and contribute to broader fuel security and resilience over time.