Petron launches Pinoy gasoline, advanced diesel fuel formula
Philippines’ biggest oil refiner Petron Corp. introduced its advanced automotive diesel fuel formulation, Petron Turbo Diesel, in 21 more service stations following its initial launch in five service stations early this month. Petron Turbo Diesel is a new premium diesel fuel formulated for high-end vehicles, such as those with common rail direct injection (CRDI) diesel engines. It has three unique performance characteristics: non-stop engine cleaning action; enables engines to deliver added power; and, optimum combustion performance, which delivers maximum fuel efficiency. The company also started selling a gasoline formulation for public utility vehicles (jeepneys, tricycles and taxis etc.), bancas and farm equipment, called Petron Pinoy Gasoline, which is priced Php3 (US$0.07) less per liter than regular gasoline. It will initially be available in two locations in Metro Manila and five locations in the provincial area. (August 21, 2010)