With petrol stations changing ‘normal’ petrol from E5 to E10 (read up on what this is about), it’s estimated by the government that 600,000 – 800,000 cars across the country will still need to be using E5 petrol.
(Information updated: 15 Aug 2023)
Given the large number of older and classic cars on the Isle of Wight, News OnTheWight has been researching which Island petrol stations will still be selling E5 fuel.
Around half still selling E5
Of the seventeen petrol stations that we could identify, just about half will be selling a form of E5 petrol, but these are likely to be ‘Super’ or ‘Supreme’ types.
We’ve gathered all of the information into the table below, to help you or those you know who have older cars continue to fill up their cars.
The information in the table has been gathered from contacting the national press offices of the larger organisations and by us bashing the phones and calling Island petrol stations. We’re accurately reflecting what we’ve been told, but if you have found anything different, please do get in touch to let us know.
| Name | Area | E5? |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Lake | Yes |
| Osborne Garage | East Cowes | Supreme |
| Chale Service Station | Chale | Super |
| Northwood Garage | Northwood | Super |
| Sandford Garage | Sandford | Super |
| Broadway Garage | Totland | Super (Mon-Fri) |
| Lushington Garage / Harwoods | Wootton | Super |
| Tesco | Ryde | Momentum |
| Freshwater Garage | Freshwater | No |
| Sainsbury's | Newport | No |
| Morrisons | Newport | No |
| Asda | Newport | No |
| Westridge Garage | Ryde | No |
| Ashey Road Garage | Ryde/Ashey | No |
| Esso | Sandown | No |
| Whitwell Garage | Whitwell | No |
Article edit
11.20am 15th Aug 2023 – Called E5 garages / petrol stations to find out if they’re still selling E5
Image: Brad Starkey under CC BY 2.0
