Petron introduces 100-octane gasoline

To keep its lead in the downstream oil sector, Petron Corp. on Tuesday said it has introduced a new fuel with the highest octane level rating in the market. “As the market leader in the Philippine oil sector, we deem it our responsibility to introduce revolutionary products that are relevant to Filipino motorists," Petron chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said. “New Petron Blaze 100 is the first and only premium gasoline in the Philippine market with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 100… formulated to ensure unparalleled engine power and to unleash the full potential of high-performance vehicles," he said. The company cited a number of guarantees the new product is offering motorists, including engine responsiveness and optimum power and acceleration, engine cleaning action with the use of synthetic detergent additives, and better fuel economy and reduced emissions with its unique organic combustion enhancer. With a 100 RON, Petron Blaze 100 has exceptional resistance to “engine knocking" which damages car engines quite quickly, Petron said. “Engine knocking also results in uneven fuel burn and greater fuel consumption," Ang said. While the gasoline is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles, other cars will get the same improved fuel economy and power because of its very high octane rating, the company said. Since it does not contain ethanol, it can be safely loaded in older vehicles that are not equipped to take in ethanol-blended gasoline, Petron added. The new Petron Blaze 100 also exceeds stringent European emission standards or Euro 2 making it environment-friendly, Ang said. The company recently introduced two other fuel products — Petron Turbo Diesel and Pinoy Gasoline. Petron Turbo Diesel is formulated for Common Rail Direct Injection and older engine types. Pinoy Gasoline is a more affordable gasoline formula for PUVs (tricycles, taxis etc.), bancas and farm equipment. Majority owned by San Miguel Corp., Petron is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines and supplies nearly 40 percent of the country’s fuel needs. — VS, GMANews.TV