The situation in development and use of fuel additives in 2001-2005 was examined based on published and patent data. The basic types of additives that satisfy the increasing requirements for motor fuels were characterized. The additives market in Russia was especially examined. Production of modern fuels at Russian oil refineries is dependent on importing foreign additives to a great degree. However; in the last five Years, domestic development of additives corresponding to the current level and capable of replacing imports has occurred. The most important promising directions in development of additives c in the near future were formulated.