May 28, 2026 - 9:38 AM
When the United States allowed the widespread sale of gasoline with increased ethanol content at the pumps as a temporary measure to relieve soaring prices, online posts claimed the blend of ethanol and gasoline known as E15 damages engines and offers poor fuel economy. In Canada, gasoline is required to contain a certain amount of renewable fuels such as ethanol, with the amount varying by province. E15, which contains 15 per cent ethanol, isn't widely available in Canada.