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1.1 Minimum Octane and AKI Ratings for Gasoline Engines

MINIMUM OCTANE AND AKI RATINGS FOR GASOLINE ENGINES

Leaded Gasoline
    Premium Grade Regular Grade
RON (Research Octane No.)     at least 91.0
MON (Motor Octane No.)     at least 82.7
AKI (1)   at least 93.0 at least 87.0
Unleaded Gasoline 
  Premium Grade  Mid-Range  Grade Regular Grade 
RON at least 98.0 at least 95.0 at least 91.0
MON at least 88.0 at least 85.0 at least 82.5
AKI (1) at least 93.0 at least 90.0 at least 87.0
(1) Anti-Knock Index AKI = RON + MON/2