If you drive a gasoline car in Europe, you have likely seen the label "Euro 95" on the fuel pump. It is the most common type of petrol available at gas stations today. But what exactly is it, and is it the right choice for your car?

This is where drivers often get confused. Euro 95 actually comes in two common blends:

For the modern driver, is the standard, reliable choice. It offers the best value for money and keeps the engine running smoothly for the vast majority of cars on the road. Just be sure to double-check your manual if you drive a classic car or a vehicle older than 20 years to ensure the ethanol blend is safe for your engine.

If you own an older car, check your manual or look for an "E10 compatible" sticker near the fuel cap.

Euro 95 is the standard unleaded petrol across most of Europe. Its official name is or Euro 95 E5 , depending on the bio-ethanol content. The number “95” refers to the octane rating (RON - Research Octane Number), which indicates the fuel’s resistance to engine knocking.

Unless your car manual specifically says “98 RON required,” save your money and stick with Euro 95.

In simple terms: most ordinary cars with a petrol engine are designed to run on 95-octane fuel.

Maar wat is Euro 95 precies? Hier zijn enkele belangrijke feiten:

Euro 95 is a spark-ignition engine fuel formulated to withstand specific levels of compression before pre-detonating (knocking).