Mandatory admixture of biofuel

Source: JOIN IEA/IRENA Policy and Measures Database
Last updated: 13 November 2013

In Latvia, only diesel with biodiesel content of 4.5–5% by volume of the total amount of end product, and petrol with 4.5–5% bioethanol content by volume of the total amount of petrol may be sold.

The requirement on the mandatory admixture of 5% biofuel does not apply to Class 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 diesel for use in arctic or severe winter conditions. The mandatory admixture of biofuel applies to Category A, B, C, D, E and F diesel and petrol with octane number 95 for use in temperate climatic conditions.

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