Aramco to introduce new 98-octane gasoline in January

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Saudi Aramco announced plans to introduce its new 98-octane gasoline product this month to meet local market needs as identified by the Ministry of Energy.

The 98-octane gasoline product comes as part of the company’s efforts to expand consumer fuel options and diversify its product portfolio without affecting existing products in the market, state-run news agency SPA reported.

As an initial phase, the product will be made available in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Dammam metropolitan area, as well as along connecting highways, given that most vehicles requiring this fuel type are concentrated in these locations. The company noted that any expansion of availability will be assessed following a review of demand levels.

Saudi Aramco also confirmed that the product meets the needs of sports vehicle users and high-performance engines that require a higher-octane rating.

It indicated that the price of 98-octane gasoline will be published on its website under the retail fuel sales section at the time of its launch in the domestic market this month. The price will be reviewed periodically in accordance with the governance procedures for adjusting energy and water product prices.