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Ethanol blend specifications in four countries

Brazil, Paraguay, Thailand and the United States publish different ethanol-blend specifications and vehicle-compatibility guidance.

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Brazil’s regulator moved nationwide petrol to E30 in August 2025. Each country sets its own fuel specification and vehicle-compatibility rules.

Published blend information

In Brazil, flex-fuel cars made up 85% of the fleet by 2024 and the standard pump blend is E30. Paraguay’s national specification has set petrol at E25 since 2015. Thailand’s Energy Ministry publishes E20-compatible vehicle lists.

The United States runs E10 as its default, permits E15 for cars from model year 2001 onward, and supplies E85 with 51 to 83 percent ethanol for flex-fuel vehicles.

Use the applicable guidance

Fuel specifications in other countries do not establish compatibility for an Indian car. Use the owner’s manual and the manufacturer’s current guidance for the exact model year.

The linked source documents provide country-specific policy and specification information.