E10 still having a hard time in New South Wales despite communications push

In Australia, despite the state government investing nearly A$3 million in a myth busting communications campaign about E10 launched in May regarding the new ethanol blending mandate in New South Wales, not one of the 236 fuel retailers has yet to comply with the law requiring at least 60% of gasoline sold include 10% ethanol. Ethanol consumption had remained static during the first five months of the year, but more recent consumption volumes since the campaign was launched isn’t yet available. The government has been criticized for launching the blending mandate and the follow up communications policy as a way to prop up ethanol producer Manildra.