Petron launches 100-octane gasoline

MANILA, Philippines - Oil giant Petron Corp., now majority-owned by diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has introduced the highest octane level fuel 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.

Ang said the new Petron Blaze 100 has the highest octane level in the local market so far, with other oil firms offering only up to 98.

“Petron Blaze 100 is the first and only premium gasoline in the Philippine market with a research octane number (RON) of 100. It was formulated to ensure unparalleled engine power and to unleash the full potential of high-performance vehicles,” he said.

Ang boasted of a number guarantees that the new product has to offer to motorists such as excellent engine responsiveness and optimum power and acceleration; excellent engine cleaning action with the use of fully 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 quickly.

“Engine knocking also results in uneven fuel burn and greater fuel consumption. The very high octane rating of Petron Blaze 100 also emboldens its users to conquer the roads with ease,” Ang said.

While Petron Blaze 100 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.

Since it does not contain ethanol, it can be safely loaded in older vehicles that are not equipped to take in ethanol-blended gasoline.

The new Petron Blaze 100, Ang said, also exceeds stringent European emission standards (Euro 2), making it environment-friendly.

Aside from the Petron Blaze 100, the company recently introduced two new fuel products, namely Petron Turbo Diesel and Pinoy Gasoline. Petron Turbo Diesel is formulated for common rail direct injection as well as older engine types for optimum performance. Pinoy Gasoline, meanwhile, is a more affordable gasoline formulation for PUVs (tricycles, taxis, etc.), bancas and farm equipment.

Petron is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines. Its 180,000 barrel-per-day oil Bataan refinery produces a full range of petroleum products to supply nearly 40 percent of the country’s total fuel requirements. It has more than 1,500 service stations nationwide.