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French ethanol consumption up around 6% in 2024

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Posted on January 28, 2025

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An infographic illustrating the rise in ethanol consumption in France by 6% to 16 million hectolitres in 2024, highlighting key trends in gasoline use and E85 fuel. This data is crucial for understanding the financial impact on the bioethanol market.
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PARIS (Reuters) - Ethanol consumption in France, the largest consumer along with Germany, rose around 6% to 16 million hectolitres in 2024, in line with an increase in overall gasoline use, producers'

Ethanol Usage in France Increases by Approximately 6% in 2024

PARIS (Reuters) - Ethanol consumption in France, the largest consumer along with Germany, rose around 6% to 16 million hectolitres in 2024, in line with an increase in overall gasoline use, producers' group Bioethanol France said on Tuesday. 

Ethanol, made from sugar beets and grains in France, is blended with gasoline with a share that can rise up to 85% in so-called E85.

However, after a sharp rise in recent years, E85 consumption in 2024 fell for the first time since records started in 2011.

This was mainly due to new car models which consume less fuel than older ones, Bioethanol France Secretary General Sylvain Demoures told reporters. 

(Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • Ethanol consumption in France rose by 6% in 2024.
  • France and Germany are the largest ethanol consumers.
  • E85 consumption fell for the first time since 2011.
  • New car models consume less fuel, impacting E85 use.
  • Bioethanol France reports on ethanol market trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage increase in ethanol consumption in France for 2024?
Ethanol consumption in France rose around 6% to 16 million hectolitres in 2024.
What is E85 and how is it related to ethanol?
E85 is a blend of ethanol with gasoline, with a share that can rise up to 85%.
Why did E85 consumption decline in 2024?
E85 consumption fell for the first time since records started in 2011, mainly due to new car models that consume less fuel than older ones.
What are the primary sources of ethanol in France?
Ethanol in France is made from sugar beets and grains.
Who provided insights on the decline of E85 consumption?
Bioethanol France Secretary General Sylvain Demoures provided insights on the decline in E85 consumption.

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