India has taken another step towards expanding the use of alternative fuels with the launch of E85 ethanol-blended fuel in Delhi. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the capital's first E85 fuel dispensing station on June 5, marking the commercial debut of the fuel in the city.
The biggest highlight of the launch is its price. According to reports, E85 fuel is being sold at Rs 82.12 per litre in Delhi, making it Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol, which currently costs Rs 102.12 per litre. Premium XP95 petrol is priced even higher at Rs 109.24 per litre.