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e85
Commodities Oil marketing companies hesitant to expand E85 rollout amid E20 petrol debate
Indian oil marketing companies are reluctant to expand E85 fuel outlets due to poor demand from a previous E100 pilot, pricing disadvantages, and limited flex-fuel vehicle penetration. The government aims for 500 flex-fuel stations by December 2026 and 5,000 by 2027, but only 48 currently dispense E85. A CEEW report notes ethanol is 15-25% more expensive on an operating cost basis than petrol.
Commodities From E20 to E85: India’s strategic leap in sustainable fuel blending
India's ethanol blending programme has evolved from a fragmented initiative into a comprehensive national strategy integrating energy security, agriculture, and industry. The coordinated rollout of E20 and introduction of E85 fuels, backed by inter-ministerial cooperation and feedstock diversification, is reshaping the country's fuel landscape.
Commodities India's Ethanol Push: E85 Fuel Price Drops by Rs 20/Litre
India is set to reduce the price of E85 fuel by Rs 20 per litre as part of its ethanol adoption strategy. This move aims to compensate for the lower energy content of ethanol and reduce fossil fuel imports.