Do you have premium petrol?
'Premium' is used as-is in Italian, pronounced approximately 'PRE-myum'.
Ask when your car manufacturer recommends or requires 98-octane petrol for optimal engine performance.
'Benzina premium' or 'benzina super' (98 octani) is high-octane petrol for performance and luxury vehicles. It costs significantly more than standard unleaded (95 octani). Not all Italian stations stock it.
Avete il 98 ottani?
Do you have 98 octane?
Technical specification instead of 'premium'.
La mia macchina richiede benzina super.
My car requires premium petrol.
States the specific requirement clearly.
Quanto costa il premium al litro?
How much is premium per litre?
Price check for high-octane fuel.
Premium 98-octane petrol is recommended for high-performance and turbocharged engines. Italian brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Alfa Romeo's performance range all specify premium grade. Using 95 in a 98-spec engine over time reduces performance and can cause knocking.