Editing Shell V-Power (section)

==V-Power Petrol==
[[gasoline|Petrol or gasoline]] is assessed, categorised and sold by an [[octane rating]]. Generally, in most areas of the world, the [[octane rating#Research Octane Number (RON)|Research Octane Number]] (RON) is used, but in North America, the [[octane rating#Anti-Knock Index (AKI) or (R+M)/2|Anti-Knock Index]] (AKI) is used. Conventional 'standard' "Super Unleaded" petrol in Europe, South Asia and Australia has an octane rating of 95&nbsp;RON, and in North America "Premium Unleaded" is AKI/RdON/PON 91–93 (RON 96–98). However, higher octane "Super Plus Unleaded" – often formulated with higher quality additives, is usually set at around 98&nbsp;RON in mainland Europe; but this can vary by market. Most{{quantify|date=May 2023}} oil and petroleum companies{{who|date=May 2023}} now{{when|date=May 2023}} market their own Super Plus Unleaded petrols under a unique name{{examples|date=May 2023}} – and the current name for Shell Super Unleaded fuel is "V-Power". Like most{{quantify|date=May 2023}} Super Plus Unleaded petrols{{explain|date=May 2023}}, V-Power also contains higher concentrations of detergents and other additives to help clean the engine and smooth its operation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/shell-fuels/shell-v-power/shell-v-power-unleaded.html|title = Shell V-Power Unleaded}}</ref>

In the United Kingdom and Denmark (where Super Plus Unleaded must be a minimum of 97&nbsp;RON), V-Power has a rating of 99&nbsp;RON (whereas V-Power's predecessor Shell Optimax was rated at 98&nbsp;RON).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/lovemycar/dr-fuel/ |title=Dr Fuel / Shell: I ♥ My Car |access-date=2014-05-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505230037/http://www.topgear.com/lovemycar/dr-fuel/ |archive-date=2014-05-05 }}</ref> There are two other 99&nbsp;RON fuels available in the UK, namely [[Tesco]] Momentum99<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tescopfs.com/momentum99 |title=Tesco Petrol Filling Station |publisher=Tesco PFS |access-date=2017-01-05}}</ref> and more recently [[Esso]] Synergy Supreme+ 99.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/fuels/petrol|title=Synergy Fuels - Esso|publisher=Esso|access-date=2021-09-12}}</ref>

In the Netherlands, V-Power used to have a 95&nbsp;RON rating, although officials from Shell stated it effectively had a 97 RON rating. Due to the limited categories of 92&nbsp;RON, 95&nbsp;RON, 98&nbsp;RON and 100&nbsp;RON,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://z3.viaisn.org/Shell_V-Power |title=Shell V-Power - Familierecepten |website=Z3.viaisn.org |access-date=2017-01-05}}</ref> it was officially rated at 95. These days, the RON rating of the V-power petrol in the Netherlands is rated at 98.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shell.nl/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-v-power/shell-v-power-gasoline.html |title=Shell V-Power brandstoffen }}</ref>

In Germany, all Shell stations offer V-Power Racing 100, rated at 100&nbsp;RON.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shell.de/mobilitaet/tanken/shell-kraftstoffe-und-adblue/shell-vpower-kraftstoffe/shell-v-power-racing.html|title=Shell V-Power Racing |website=shell.de |access-date=2022-09-05}}</ref> In Greece, all Shell stations offer V-Power rated at 97 RON. Most Shell stations also offer V-Power Racing (100 RON).{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}

[[File:2009 Japanese GP - Shell V-Power barrels.jpg|thumb|left|V-Power barrels for the [[Scuderia Ferrari]] at the [[2009 Japanese Grand Prix]]]]
In Australia, from October 2006, Shell and [[Coles Express]] re-branded Optimax to V-Power (98&nbsp;RON). V-Power Racing, the ultra-high performance variant has a rating of 100&nbsp;RON although Shell decided to phase out V-Power Racing from 21 July to mid August 2008, instead recommending V-Power.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mrtperformance.com.au/about-us/news/1/437-shell-phases-out-v-power-racing-fuel-100-ron |title=Shell phases out V-Power Racing fuel (100 RON) |access-date=2011-02-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222165241/http://mrtperformance.com.au/about-us/news/1/437-shell-phases-out-v-power-racing-fuel-100-ron |archive-date=2011-02-22 }}</ref> The previously obtainable higher grade V-Power Racing which contained 5% ethanol to boost V-Power's octane rating to 100&nbsp;RON has now been phased out by Shell due to a "changing market".

In the United States, in around 2004, all Shell "Premium" gas was rebranded as "V-Power". In 2015, Shell re-branded V-Power to the newly launched V-Power Nitro+.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/31/shell-gas-premium/28254983/|title=Shell starts selling 'premium-plus' gas|website=USA TODAY|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>

In Canada, from June 2005, Shell Canada re-branded Optimax Gold to V-Power. In 2015, Shell Canada re-branded V-Power to V-Power Nitro+.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/autos/2015/07/09/premium-gasoline-can-save-drivers-money-shell-says.html|title=New premium gasoline can save drivers money, Shell says {{!}} Toronto Star|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=9 July 2015 |access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>

In Hong Kong, as there is no oil refinery plant, gasoline was imported from Singapore, which is 98 RON. However, V-Power sold in gas stations was rumoured to reach 167 RON (the highest native RON for consumer grade commercial petrol worldwide).{{cn|date=October 2022}} Such a figure was not supported by any actual test, nor was it confirmed by Shell and was contradicted by a report of the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr05-06/english/panels/es/papers/es0424cb1-1303-3e.pdf |title=Legislative Council Panel on Economic Services |website=Legco.gov.hk |access-date=2017-01-05}}</ref>

In New Zealand, from 2007, Shell rebranded 95 Premium Unleaded as V-Power. It was still rated at 95&nbsp;RON. Shell sold its New Zealand retail operations in 2010, to a consortium which later became [[Z Energy]], and upon re-branding Shell V-Power was replaced with ZX Premium Unleaded.

In Sweden, Shell V-Power was previously 99 RON, but is now been re-branded under the new owner [[St1]] from June 2011, to "Shell V-Power E5" making it 98 RON with a mix of 5% ethanol.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.st1.se/st1/main.nsf/pages/V_Power?open |title=St1 |access-date=2011-07-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326112101/http://www.st1.se/st1/main.nsf/pages/V_Power?open |archive-date=2012-03-26 }}</ref>

In Argentina, V-Power is the grade 3 fuel sold by Shell, rated at 98 RON.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shell V-Power Argentina |url=https://www.shell.com.ar/motorists/shell-fuels/_jcr_content/root/main/section/revealer/revealer_item/links/item0.stream/1702299913891/43a9c59f89409abb1f2e33eb7cfd102e9435b8a4/shell-v-power-nafta.pdf}}</ref> In the Philippines, [[Shell Pilipinas Corporation|Pilipinas Shell]] launches the new Shell V-Power (replacing Shell Velocity) in 2006. On June 1, 2012, Shell Philippines launches the premium fuel grade, Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline (formerly Shell Super Premium) and Shell V-Power Nitro+ Racing (formerly Shell V-Power). In Indonesia, from April 2013, Shell rebranded 95 Super Extra as V-Power with additional additives. While it is still rated at 95 RON.

In Malaysia & Singapore, it is RON98, the octane is higher for V-Power Racing. In Philippines, on June 8, 2017, V-Power Nitro+ was replaced with V-Power with Dynaflex technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/shell-launches-new-v-power-with-dynaflex.html |title=Shell launches new V-Power with Dynaflex|work=Autoindustriya.com|date=June 15, 2017|first=Inigo|last=Roces|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> In Russia, all Shell stations offer V-Power rated 95 RON, some stations also offer V-Power Racing (98 RON).