- By Pawan Mishra
- Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
E85 Fuel In India: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has launched E85 ethanol-blended petrol in Delhi. It is worth mentioning that the first flex fuel motorcycles, along with the first flex fuel car in the country, were recently unveiled in the country. IOCL is the largest state-owned company in India, and it is also a public sector enterprise with the flagship ‘Maharatna’ tier granted by the Government of India.
Indian Oil E85 Fuel
IOCL recently shared a social media post on its official Instagram page and announced the introduction of E85 fuel. E85 blend fuel comprises 85 per cent of ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. The brand has also shared that E85 emits 61 per cent less greenhouse gas and pollutants when compared to petrol. The oil manufacturing company has also shared that the E85 petrol is designed for flex fuel vehicles.
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Indian Oil E85 Fuel: Availability & Price
IOCL has launched the E85 fuel in Delhi-NCR for now, and it will be rolled out to other major cities soon after. Notably, the E85 fuel will be offered across 7 retail fuel outlets in the national capital. The E85 blended petrol is priced at Rs 82.12 per litre, which essentially means that it is cheaper by Rs 20 when compared to normal petrol that is priced at Rs 102.12 per litre.
Why India Is Pushing For Higher Ethanol Blend?
India currently imports more than 85 per cent of its fuel needs from other countries, which results in depleting forex reserves. The ongoing US-Iran conflict has resulted in a severe disruption in the global fuel supply chain, which has increased the global crude oil prices. Ethanol, on the other hand, can be produced from agricultural waste. India is an agricultural economy, and blending ethanol with petrol will further strengthen it by completing other goals, such as reducing dependence on global crude oil supply and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.