In Russia, the sale of Euro-2 grade gasoline has been permitted. The…
In Russia, the sale of Euro-2 grade gasoline has been permitted. The Ministry of Energy has authorized the production and sale of gasoline of ecological classes K2, K3, and K4 by July 1, 2027. These grades are also referred to as Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4.
Consensus
- The Russian government has permitted the production and sale of gasoline with ecological classes Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-3 until July 1, 2027.
- The decision is intended to ensure stable fuel supply and prevent possible shortages on the domestic market.
- Owners of gas stations are required to provide visible information about the ecological class of the fuel they sell.
- The measure is described as temporary and not a revision of long-term environmental policy.
- The fuel shortage is linked to attacks on oil refineries by Ukrainian drones.
Points of divergence
- The use of Euro-2 gasoline may cause acid rain due to the formation of sulfuric acid from sulfur dioxide during combustion. — tg_severrealii
- The use of Euro-2 and Euro-3 gasoline may have negative consequences for Russian car owners. — tg_sibrealii
- The sulfur content in Euro-2 gasoline is nearly four times higher than in Euro-3, and the concentration reaches up to 500 milligrams per kilogram. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- In early July, queues of up to 20 cars formed at some gas stations in St. Petersburg due to fuel restrictions. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- By mid-July, queues decreased, and by August 4, Teboil and Gazpromneft had fully or nearly fully lifted fuel sales restrictions in St. Petersburg. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- Euro-2 gasoline is one of the most harmful for humans and the environment. — tg_kedr_media
- The sulfur content in Euro-2 is 50 times higher than in Euro-5, and benzene content is five times higher. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- The information was produced and disseminated by the foreign agent 'Kedr.Media'. — tg_kedr_media
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russian authorities allowed sale of Euro-2 gasoline — Вёрстка
- In Russia, sale of gasoline "Euro-2" has been allowed, whose use may cause acid rain — Север.Реалии
- In Russia, sale of "Euro-2" gasoline permitted, which may cause acid rain — Сибирь.Реалии
- Fuel of an even lower ecological class allowed to be sold in Russia — Бумага
- The government has allowed the sale of gasoline "Euro-2" in Russia — one of the most harmful to humans and the environment — Кедр.медиа