My Nissan Sunny 2002 is not compatible with the E10 petrol blend. On many websites there have been major complaints from consumers on the problems experienced with this gas, yet our government in its wisdom saw it fit to introduce it here!

Many Jamaicans cannot afford to purchase a new vehicle, so why is it that we must be held at ransom, and not be given a choice? What of the regular 87 and 90 petrol? It is a 'when' and not an 'if', but 'when' the gas damages my vehicle, what then? Worse is that this gas does not even give the same mileage as the regular gas. Why is it poor people always get the bad end of the stick?

Currently, there is no major uproar about this tyranny; could it be that all the rich people who can afford newer vehicles are also the same ones who contributed to the implementation of this nonsense?

- Michelle Ebanks, Mishylyn@yahoo.com

A bad blend

I fully support the conclusions highlighted in yesterday's 'Letter of the Day'. I own a 1993 Honda Accord and normally use the regular 87 gasolene. I, however, decided to switch to the E-10 and this was the start of trouble for me. Within 20 minutes of leaving the petrol station, my car started to misfire, sputter and just died on me. After several tries I got it to restart, but had to keep my feet slightly on the gas pedal to keep the engine alive.

When I finally made it to my mechanic and explained my situation, he went to work on the fuel system (carburetor) and found nothing mechanically wrong with it. Having completed his work, the car was tested and the same results manifested. I had to drain the fuel, all $3,000 worth and dispose of it.

Since that time I have had to use the 90 gasolene but my car has not been the same. Now with the Government deciding unilaterally to produce only E-10 blends, I fear myself and other motorists are in for trouble.

Despite the pronouncements of the minister, I for one am not convinced that this was thoroughly researched, but we will not know the full story until either the Government changes or one in the present Government's ranks spills the beans.

- Johanise Johannsson, Johannsson_1001@yahoo.com