India begins selling E85, an 85% ethanol and 15% petrol blend, through selected outlets in Delhi, with a price discount of Rs 20 per litre versus the regular E20 blend (20% ethanol, 80% petrol). The government frames the move as part of a wider biofuel transition aimed at lowering emissions and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says the discount is meant to offset ethanol’s lower energy content, which is reported to be about one-third lower than petrol. E20 remains available at all fuel stations, since most vehicles can currently use blends up to 20% ethanol. Sources also report that fuel distribution is expected to expand in phases: targets include 500 E85 outlets by the end of 2026 (or by December 2026) and 5,000 by the end of 2027. Vehicle makers are introducing models compatible with E85, including recent launches by companies such as Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp. Reporting also highlights that E85 compatibility is initially limited and that fuel economy may decline, with some outlets citing a 20–30% reduction, underscoring that adoption depends on infrastructure and vehicle fit.
India rolls out E85 fuel with Rs 20/litre discount and plans phased station expansion
India begins selling E85, an 85% ethanol and 15% petrol blend, through selected outlets in Delhi, with a price discount of Rs 20 per litre versus the regular E20 blend (20% ethanol, 80% petrol). The g...
- India launches E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, at selected pumps in Delhi.
- E85 is priced Rs 20 per litre cheaper than the regular E20 blend.
- The government plans a phased rollout, with 500 outlets planned by end of 2026 and 5,000 by end of 2027.
- E20 remains widely available, and most existing vehicles can use up to 20% ethanol blends.
- Vehicle compatibility and potential reductions in fuel efficiency are cited as early adoption challenges.
The Central Government’s E85 fuel push ramps up with 500 outlets planned by December 2026, but vehicle compatibility remains a challenge. The move may reduce imports, but not without costs for vehicle owners
22 hours agoIndia has launched its first E85 fuel dispenser in Delhi, offering a cheaper alternative to regular petrol. While E85, an 85% ethanol blend, is priced lower, vehicles typically experience a 20-30% reduction in fuel efficiency. Despite this, potential savings for daily commuters exist, though vehicle compatibility and limited infrastructure remain significant hurdles.
3 days agoIndia is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans a phased rollout of E85 dispensing stations nationwide. Vehicle manufacturers are introducing E85 compatible models. This initiative is expected to benefit farmers and save foreign exchange.
6 days agoIndia's state-run oil companies launched E85 ethanol-blended petrol, priced ₹20 cheaper than regular fuel. The government aims to expand distribution as it targets 26% aggregate ethanol blending by 2030–31 to reduce the significant annual crude import bill.0
6 days agoNew Delhi: State-run oil companies will sell E85 fuel — a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol — at a discount of Rs 20 per litre to offset the biofuel’s lower energy content, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday after inaugurating an E85 dispensing facility at a Delhi petrol pump.The government plans to roll out E85 fuel in phases, with 500 fuel stations targeted by the end of this year and 5,000 by the end of 2027 across India, Puri said.Indian Oil already has a network of 400 fuel stations that can dispense E100 fuel, or pure ethanol with no mix of petrol, across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.Also Read: India to launch E85 fuel today in push for flex fuel mobilityEthanol’s energy content is about one-third lower than that of petrol. To compensate for this, E85 users will receive a Rs 20 per litre discount compared with E20, the regular fuel blend sold across the country that contains 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.The E20 blend will continue to be available at all fuel stations, as most vehicles currently on Indian roads can use blends of up to 20% ethanol.In recent days, Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp have each launched one vehicle model capable of running on E85 fuel.The simultaneous rollout of compatible vehicles and fuel dispensing infrastructure will help accelerate E85 adoption, Puri said, adding that there was a “pretty compelling case” for shifting to E85 because it would be cheaper, lower emissions and reduce dependence on fuel imports.
6 days agoIndia has launched E85 fuel in Delhi, priced significantly lower than regular petrol. This new ethanol-blended fuel, containing 85% ethanol, is currently compatible with only three specific motorcycle models and a yet-to-be-launched car. The government plans a substantial expansion of E85 dispensing stations across India in the coming years.
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