Petron launches 100 RON gasoline

Petron Corp. has launched Petron Blaze 100, the Philippines’ first premium gasoline with a 100% research octane number (RON) rating. Petron Chairman and CEO Ramon S. 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 RON. 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, the company said. And 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 exceeds Euro 2 emission standards. (November 24, 2010)