India Launches E85 Fuel to Boost Energy Security and Sustainable Transportation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India to launch E85 fuel, a petrol blend containing up to 85% ethanol. |
| Launch Date | Introduced on World Environment Day 2026 by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. |
| Objective | Reduce dependence on imported crude oil, promote cleaner mobility, and create new opportunities for the agricultural sector. |
| What is E85 Fuel? | High-ethanol fuel blend consisting of approximately 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, designed for Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs). |
| Environmental Benefit | More environmentally friendly than conventional petrol as ethanol is produced from renewable agricultural sources like sugarcane, maize, rice, and biomass feedstocks. |
| Price Advantage | E85 will be sold at nearly ₹20 per litre less than E20 petrol, encouraging consumer shift towards cleaner fuel alternatives. |