Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

The government to overturn the decision to replace E5 petrol with the E10 type.

Closed 4,019 signatures

What the petition asks

The government has introduced the E10 petrol without any consultation of the UK population. This was not stated during the election so there is no mandate for this action.
E5 petrol is still available but a a higher cost, making this just another stealth tax. The E10 fuel should be therefore be scrapped as it does very little to reduce pollution.

The government is promoting the use of electric vehicles so emissions will start to reduce naturally over time.

The introduction of the less efficient E10 fuel will require drivers to drive their vehicles harder therefore potentially increasing the emissions.

Timeline

14 Sep 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Mar 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,019
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 14 Sep 2021
Closed 14 Mar 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.