'20% Cheaper Than E20': India Launches E85 Petrol, Shifting Gears For Green Mobility & Energy Security

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• '20% Cheaper Than E20': India Launches E85 Petrol, Shifting Gears For Green Mobility & Energy Security Written By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 23:22 IST The 85 per cent ethanol blend drastically minimises tailpipe emissions, particularly carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an Indian Oil Corporation fuel station.
• Image/ANI In a major milestone for India’s green transition and energy security, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday launched a new high-blend biofuel variant—petrol blended with 85 per cent ethanol—at an Indian Oil Corporation retail outlet in the national capital.
• Commonly referred to as E85 or fle fuel, this highly anticipated cleaner fuel alternative is set to significantly disrupt traditional fuel economics.
• To incentivise adoption and alleviate consumer hesitations, the government has strategically priced the new E85...