India Set to Launch E85 Fuel

India is launching E85 fuel — a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol — to boost energy security and sustainable mobility. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri introduced the fuel on World Environment Day 2026. Designed for Flex-Fuel Vehicles, E85 is cheaper (nearly ₹20 less per litre than E20) and environmentally friendlier as it uses renewable agricultural feedstocks like sugarcane and maize. The phased rollout begins at 48-50 stations in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. It aims to reduce crude oil imports, cut emissions, and increase farmers’ income.