Business lines Global brands EN FR Select location Quality fuels Gas cards and payment Loyalty and rewards Motor oil Our stations About us & FAQs Ethanol Helping to reduce fossil fuel emissions. Ethanol is a non-fossil fuel that is produced from a variety of agricultural crops such as sugarcane, corn and wheat. As of December 15, 2010, Canada’s Renewable Fuels Regulations require an average renewable fuel content of 5% in gasoline.* How much ethanol is in regular gasoline? Almost all regular gasoline now has some ethanol in it. Our Synergy™ gasoline currently contains up to 10%. Gasoline with 10% ethanol content is known as E10, and with 15% ethanol it’s known as E15. Ethanol flex fuel (formerly known as E85) has between 51% and 83% ethanol, with the remainder being gasoline. E15 is only appropriate for use in flex fuel vehicles or a very small percentage of the newest vehicles. Anything higher than E15 ethanol content is only appropriate in flex fuel vehicles. Refer to your owner’s manual to confirm your vehicle’s requirements. Have a question about ethanol? View our FAQs Quality fuels to get you where you’re going Discover what steps we take to ensure the quality of our fuels. Learn more The right fuel for your vehicle Get more out of your engine, and your journey, with Synergy™ gasoline. Learn more Get more out of every trip Explore our comprehensive list of tips to help you improve fuel efficiency and get more out of every trip. Learn more Synergy™ gasoline Learn about our Synergy gasoline, powered by 7 key ingredients and engineered to help improve fuel economy.† Learn more *Sources: "Ethanol" and "Ethanol: Government Programs and Regulations" Natural Resources Canada. 16 Nov. 2013. Government of Canada. 06 May 2014 ‡Improvements, such as fuel economy, are based on Synergy-branded gasoline, where and when available, compared to gasoline meeting minimum Canadian government detergency standards. Actual benefits will vary depending on factors such as vehicle type, driving style, and gasoline previously used. Concentration and availability of the 7 Key Ingredients may vary based upon factors beyond our control, including supply disruptions. Esso is a trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, licensee. All trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries unless indicated otherwise. Imperial Oil, licensee. Energy lives here™ Contact us Select location Privacy center Terms and conditions Privacy policy © Copyright 2003-2021 Exxon Mobil Corporation. All rights reserved. By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of optional cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. If you wish to adjust your cookie settings, please click “Customize Cookies”. You can also learn more by clicking Privacy policy Accept all cookies Customize cookies