India Launches 85% Ethanol Fuel to Cut Oil Import Dependence

What new green fuel E85 with 85% ethanol is and whether your vehicle will run on it

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an Indian Oil retail outlet in New Delhi on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026. Senior officials from the Ministry and CMDs of public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) attended the event. The launch marks the commencement of E85 rollout across 48 retail outlets of Public Sector OMCs, with plans for nationwide expansion to around 500 outlets by December 2026…

E85 fuel to sell at Rs 20/litre discount to drive ethanol adoption: Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India is turning a new leaf in energy efficiency by rolling out E85 fuel, an environmentally friendly ethanol blend consisting of 85% ethanol, with a significant discount of Rs 20 per litre. This initiative is designed to not just lower fuel prices, but also to lessen India's dependence on imported fuels.

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India Launches 85% Ethanol Fuel to Cut Oil Import Dependence

India is launching on Friday a new fuel blend with an 85% ethanol component as part of the fuel flex mobility program of the world's third-largest crude importer to reduce dependence on imported oil. The E85 fuel was officially launched at a ceremony in New Delhi in the presence of India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. On Thursday, Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki in New Delhi.…

E85 Fuel Launches in India at ₹82.12: Can Your Car Run It?

E85 Fuel Debuts in Delhi at ₹82.12/Litre: A Look at Compatibility and Real-World Costs India’s aggressive push toward alternative energy achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E85 fuel at select dispensing stations in Delhi. Priced competitively at ₹82.12 per litre, the high-ethanol blend undercuts standard petrol by nearly ₹20 to ₹28 per litre depending on the city, presenting an attractive retail price point for motorists. Howe…

“20% Cheaper Than E20”: India Launches E85 Fuel To Accelerate Green Mobility Push - Goemkarponn

New Delhi: In a significant step towards cleaner transportation and greater energy security, India has launched E85 fuel, a petrol blend containing 85 per cent ethanol, at an Indian Oil outlet in New Delhi. The new fuel, unveiled by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, is expected to play a key role in the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility. To encourage adoption, the government has priced E85 around 20 per…