Saudi Aramco will introduce a new 98-octane gasoline grade to the Saudi market from early 2026, giving owners of sports and high-performance vehicles a fuel tailored to advanced engines while leaving existing grades unchanged. The launch is part of a broader effort, guided by the Ministry of Energy, to match fuel supply with shifting demand patterns and the growing presence of vehicles that require higher octane for optimal performance and efficiency. New grade targets performance engines Gasoline (98) is being set as a premium product designed specifically for sports cars and other high-performance engines that need higher octane levels to run efficiently and avoid knocking. By adding this grade alongside current gasoline products rather than replacing them, Aramco is giving consumers more choice and addressing a niche that has expanded as the local car fleet becomes more diverse and technologically advanced. The company expects the new fuel to support both the automotive and energy sectors, improving performance for engines built to global premium standards and helping drivers extract better efficiency from vehicles calibrated for higher octane. The availability of a locally supplied 98-octane option also aligns Saudi Arabia more closely with other major markets where such fuels are standard for […]