New Fuel Labels at Gas Stations Starting July 1: How to Choose E5, E10, B7, or B10 for Your Car?

Starting July 1, Ukrainian gas stations will use new European fuel designations — E5, E10, B7, and B10 — instead of the familiar A-95 and A-98. Find out how to choose the right fuel for your car’s model year and avoid damaging the engine

Get your Motor TPL Insurance through Visit Ukraine—guaranteed protection on the road in just 5 minutes!

BUY

Starting July 1, 2026, new European fuel designations will be introduced at Ukrainian gas stations. Instead of the usual labels, drivers will increasingly see the designations E5, E10, B7, or B10. This was reported by Finance.ua.

Read also: Vehicle inspections are returning to Ukraine — why and when?

New Gasoline Designations at Gas Stations in Ukraine

The labeling system will be as follows:

● gasoline group — a circle with the letter E and a number indicating the maximum bioethanol content (for example, E5 — up to 5%, E10 — up to 10%);

● diesel group — a square with the letter B and a number indicating the biodiesel content (B7, B10);

● synthetic diesel fuel — will be marked with XTL.

Don't want to miss important updates and useful articles? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!

How do you choose the right gasoline for your car?

Experts advise first checking the label on the inside of the fuel filler door. On most cars manufactured after 2011, manufacturers already list the compatible fuel types there — usually E5 or E10.

Recommendations vary depending on the year of manufacture:

● Cars manufactured after 2011 — are generally compatible with E5 and E10, but it’s best to follow the manufacturer’s specific recommendations;

● 2000–2011 models — are primarily designed for A-95 gasoline, which corresponds to E5;

● cars from the 1990s — often do not tolerate high ethanol content well, so E5 is specifically recommended for them.

Owners of older cars should be especially careful when choosing fuel: ethanol can negatively affect fuel hoses, seals, and other fuel system components, accelerating their wear and tear.

Which diesel fuel is safest for the engine?

For diesel cars, B7 fuel remains the most versatile option. Expert recommendations by model year:

● Cars from the 1990s — use B7;

● Models from 2000–2011 — also prefer B7;

● Vehicles manufactured after 2011 — in many cases, they can run on B10 if the manufacturer permits it.

At the same time, even for modern diesel vehicles, the B7 standard is considered the safest and most common option — you should switch to B10 only if specifically instructed to do so by the manufacturer.

While you’re figuring out the right fuel choice, don’t forget to check other important documents for your car. If your Motor TPL Insurance is about to expire, you can conveniently renew it online through Visit Ukraine, without waiting in lines or wasting time.

What should you do if there’s no information about fuel compatibility?

If there’s no marking on the fuel filler cap, experts recommend consulting the car’s owner’s manual or checking the information on the official website of the manufacturer of that specific model.

Additional advice from experts: use fuel with the minimum required biofuel content and don’t leave it in the tank for long periods — this will help prevent moisture buildup and the degradation of fuel quality over time.

We remind you! The “eCherga” electronic system for passenger cars is set to launch in the summer of 2026 at two border crossing points. Read about when the official launch will take place, where the system will go live first, and what the plans are for its expansion.

Photo: Freepik

Want to know more? Read the latest news and useful materials about Ukraine and the world in the News section.

We recommend purchasing it for a safe and comfortable trip to Ukraine: 

Visit Ukraine Insurance – insurance covering military risks for entry and travel in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Motor TPL Insurance – car insurance with extended coverage in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Legal Advice – comprehensive legal support on entry to Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tickets – bus and train tickets to/from Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tours – the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;

Visit Ukraine Hotels – hotels for a comfortable stay in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Merch – patriotic clothing and accessories with worldwide delivery.

© 2018-2026, Visit Ukraine. Use, copying or reprinting of materials on this site is permitted only with a link (hyperlink for online publications) to Visit Ukraine.

All rights reserved.