CNI News

10 January 2025

The Ministry of Energy is selling RON-68 gasoline at 2,200 kyats per liter in Naypyidaw, which is only good for the short term, pointed out businessmen and financial analysts. RON-68 is the gasoline produced by refining petroleum produced by domestic factories.

Most vehicles in Myanmar use only RON-92 or RON-92 and if RON-68 was used, engine reportedly could be affected in the long run. However, it would support for normal vehicles and be good in the short term, U Htay Aung Kyi, a banking expert, told CNI News.

" It supports more or less. It's fine for engines that are compatible with RON-68. I don't understand it very well because I'm not an engineer. I'm not sure if RON-68 can replace RON-92. Even if it can be used, might it affect the engine in the long run. But according to the current situation, it is supportive for normal vehicles in the short term." he said.

It is designated that RON-100 is the best gasoline and RON-88, the lowest. So, as RON-68 is lower than RON-88, people should make sure to know which kind of RON must be used for their engine.

While filling up the car with fuel oil

The Ministry of Energy that sells RON-68 should let the people know which kind of vehicle could use RON-68 at the fuel oil stations, U Aung Pyae Sone, a businessman, told CNI News.

" Motorcycles coming from China and Thailand are being currently used within the country. It would be convenient to use RON-88 or RON-90 for the China made motorcycles. But it is very difficult to regard RON-68 as a fuel oil. If it was used in generators, it would be necessary to weigh. If a lower qualified fuel is used one time or two, it won't be problematic. But if it is used three times and above, it can be problematic." he said.

RON-68 will be sold at the two shops in Mandalay, at a shop in Naypyidaw, at Hin Ngoke Pin fuel station in Taungoo and at Loilyn fuel station, reported the ministry.

It is also reported that efforts are underway to expand and open in other regions and states.