Drivers across Scotland have been put on alert as huge petrol changes are rolled-out tomorrow.
The more efficient E10 petrol is replacing the standard, cheaper E5 petrol usually seen at the pumps.
And drivers are also being warned their wallets could be worse off for the changes at the forecourts.
The changes take place from September 1 and form part of the Government’s efforts to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
However, the overhaul is poised to effect more than half a million vehicles across the UK, reports BirminghamLive.
All petrol cars built after 2011 are compatible with the fuel, and most petrol cars built after 2001 will also be able to use it, according to the AA.
A spokesperson for the RAC said that people travelling to work and being forced to use E5 petrol may be paying a lot more money.
Classic cars and older cars will not be able to use E10 petrol and will be forced to use the premium E5 petrol.
Simon Williams, RAC fuel spokesperson, said: “With the price of petrol at its highest for eight years, those drivers who have no choice but to use super unleaded E5 petrol will be paying through the nose.
“It’s averaging around 147p a litre – that’s 12p more expensive than the current UK average for standard unleaded.
“This will quickly mount up for anyone who has to drive a lot of miles to get to work every week.
“It’s also probably the case that many of those driving older cars will already be from lower income backgrounds, so they will end up being even worse off.
“The average car – like a Ford Focus or a Vauxhall Astra – has a tank capacity of around 50 litres, which will add an extra six pounds to the bill if it’s 12p more expensive.
“If the average driver fills up their tank once a week using super unleaded E5 petrol, this will result in extra costs of £312 per year.
“And those with E10 compatible cars will unfortunately find they are getting fewer miles to the gallon as the fuel is less efficient than E5 fuel, due to it containing five per cent more ethanol.”
