Ethanol or gasoline?

Type both prices to learn whether ethanol or gasoline is cheaper today.

70% rule of thumb for Brazilian flex-fuel drivers.

このツールの使い方

  1. Enter the price per liter of ethanol.
  2. Enter the price per liter of gasoline.
  3. Read the ratio and the recommendation.
  4. Try a different ratio threshold for your car if you know it.

代表的な用途

  • Filling up on a road trip with mixed prices.
  • Comparing two stations in the same city.

制限と注意点

  • Assumes the standard 70% efficiency rule of thumb.
  • Does not consider distance to the station or loyalty discounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 70% ethanol rule in Brazil?

Flex cars use about 30% more ethanol per km. Ethanol is usually cheaper when its price per liter is below 70% of gasoline.

How do I know if ethanol is worth it today?

Divide the ethanol price by the gasoline price. If the result is below 0.70 (70%), ethanol is typically the better choice.

Does the 70% rule work for every flex car?

It is a market average. Some models differ; use this as a quick guide and adjust if you know your car's ratio.

このページのプライバシー

製品分析タグ(後から追加する場合)は同意後にのみ読み込むべきです。本サイトに必須の第三者トラッカーはありません。

Brazilian flex-fuel cars consume ethanol about 30% faster than gasoline, so ethanol is only a deal when its price is below ~70% of the gasoline price. This calculator runs the comparison locally.