E10 fuel branded a ‘total scam’ as drivers feel ‘conned’ by new fuel

E10 petrol has been branded as a “total scam” with drivers feeling they were “conned” by adopting the new petrol, according to angry social media users. Several motorists reported fuel efficiency issues with E10 with one road user claiming to have lost almost 20 miles per gallon.This is especially relevant with petrol and diesel prices remaining high.According to the latest RAC Fuel Watch, drivers can expect to pay 166.17p per litre of unleaded and 190.12p per litre of diesel on average.Twitter user ‘Catbaba’ said: ‘New E10 fuel is definitely less efficient than E5.’The difference is more noticeable if you have a hybrid car that doesn’t run the engine idle as much.’READ MORE: Drivers urged to use specific kind of petrol instead of E10 E10 fuel has been branded as a ‘total scam’ by angry drivers. (Image: Getty)Twitter user ‘dipper2856’ claimed: ‘We were conned with the E10 fuel variant that is now known to damage our car engines.’So the only alternative is to use the high-performance fuel that already cost an arm and a leg. Car drivers have no chance…p****d off.’Paul_M_H added: ‘We need to talk about E10 fuel more… why is so quiet? Total scam and also a huge contributor to an increase in costs!’Paul Keegan said: ‘Don’t f***in start me on fuel prices. The new E10 fuel is s**t.DON’T MISS Car insurance policies could be invalidated by window issues [INSIGHT] Drivers urged to follow specific winter tips to ensure safety [REVEAL] Motorists risk huge fines for using a common fuel-saving technique [WARNING]  E10 was introduced in September 2021. (Image: Getty) How to save fuel. (Image: EXPRESS)Drivers have also been told that using super unleaded petrol will get “a few more miles to the gallon” compared with E10.Thomas Iveson, Head of leasing at specialist car discount company Motorfinity warned super unleaded would be ‘more expensive’.He said: ‘It’s also worth noting that drivers can still put premium unleaded fuel into their car. This will be more expensive at the pump.’But E10 burns slightly less efficiently than premium unleaded meaning that drivers who opt for premium unleaded petrol will get a few more miles to the gallon.’