Global Comparison: Fuels

Map
Low sulfur fuel is a key to the implementation of advanced vehicle emission controls. Progress in reducing fuel sulfur levels around the world has been significant but uneven since 2001. The following maps show the current (2014) nationwide fuel sulfur levels for diesel and petrol around the world. These maps show national regulations only; several countries around the world, including Brazil, China, and India, have sub-national regulations requiring higher quality fuels in key cities and regions.





Timelines
Selected desulfurization timelines are summarized below for both diesel and gasoline.

Nationwide Diesel Sulfur Limits (parts per million)

Nationwide Gasoline Sulfur Limits (parts per million) *Brazil, India, and China have sub-national regulations requiring higher quality fuels in key cities and regions. These tables show nationwide regulations only. For more information, see pages on Brazil fuel quality, India fuel quality, and China fuel quality.

Specifications
The following tables compare key fuel specifications among multiple regions and standards around the world: