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The end of leaded gasoline, 1986 to 2021
The year each country banned leaded gasoline (petrol) for cars and trucks. Japan first, in 1986; Algeria last, in July 2021.
Remember this
Lead was added to gasoline from 1922. The data starts in 1986: earlier partial bans (on regular grade, or for new cars) are not shown. 33 countries banned it in 2006, a record. The UN says ending it prevents over a million premature deaths a year. Some small aircraft and racing still use leaded fuel.
Every country's year
Year leaded gasoline was banned for road vehicles
| Rank | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1986 |
| 2 | Austria | 1989 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1989 |
