FQMS — Fuel quality monitoring system 2009

In 2009, around 7.79 million tonnes of fuel were sold in Austria, 5.95 million tonnes (approximately 76 %) of which were diesel. In order to surpass the quality of the fuel, 303 petrol stations were sampled throughout Germany, 150 of them in the winter and 153 in the summer. Diesel fuel has been tested for compliance with ON EN 590, petrol for ON EN 228 compliance. In four samples, maximum vapour pressure has been detected in excess of the established standard parameter. The European Fuel Quality Directive (Directive 98/70/EC) requires Member States to review and report annually compliance with environmental quality standards for fuels under the Fuel Quality Monitoring System (FQMS). Since 2003, the Federal Environment Agency has carried out these quality controls in Austria.