Evaluation of Gasoline Samples from Several Erbil Petrol Stations

Gasoline is one of the main petroleum products used in transportation sectors Kurdistan region. The amount gasoline provided from official refineries present region, which cover only a small portion total demand. second source, one, outside region by private companies and includes three grades (regular, premium, super). third source blended gasoline, prepared locally Accordingly, to evaluate available more than 100 samples were collected different oil stations Erbil City. Physical chemical specifications carried out, including sulfur content, octane number (RON MON), density, vapour pressure, distillation curve, aromatic olefin content using ASTM methods. obtained results compared with regional standards, Iraqi standards worldwide standards. revealed that majority had greater low Initial Boiling Point (IBP), temperature at 10% regular 50% final boiling points (FBP). In addition, failed meet all tests conducted following international, quality leads an increase environmental pollution, fire hazards cars, destroyed engine cars.