- By Pawan Mishra
- Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
E85 Petrol Price In India: E85 petrol was launched in India on June 5, 2026, in the national capital Delhi. The E85 petrol has now been rolled out to the financial capital of the country, Mumbai. Notably, the first E85 car and the first flex-fuel E85 motorcycles were launched in the country at the beginning of this month, too. In fact, Maruti Suzuki, the largest car manufacturer, has also begun delivery of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel that is currently available only for commercial use. Let’s take a look at the E85 petrol price in Mumbai, and see if it costs less than the regular E20 fuel.
E85 Petrol In Mumbai: Price
The E85 petrol has been launched by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in Mumbai, the same company that launched the E85 petrol in Delhi. While E85 petrol is priced at Rs 82.12/litre in the national capital, it costs Rs 91.18 in Mumbai. Regular petrol is priced at Rs 111.21 per litre in the financial capital, and E85 costs Rs 20 less than the regular petrol in Mumbai.
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What Is E85 Petrol?
E85 is a rating reserved for the specific type of flex fuel that uses 85 per cent of Ethanol and only 15 per cent of petrol. India has achieved its E20 target ahead of time, and it is now pushing for higher ethanol blends. Notably, E85 cannot be used in normal cars, and it needs flex-fuel vehicles that come equipped with a specially tuned engine for higher ethanol compatibility. The Union Minister for Roads, Transport, and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has also shared that he has signed official regulations for E100 fuel as well.
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Why India Is Pushing For Higher Ethanol Blend?
India currently imports more than 85 per cent of its fuel needs from other countries, which results in depleting forex reserves. The ongoing US-Iran conflict has resulted in a severe disruption in the global fuel supply chain, which has increased the global crude oil prices. Ethanol, on the other hand, can be produced from agricultural waste. India is an agricultural economy, and blending ethanol with petrol will further strengthen it by completing other goals, such as reducing dependence on global crude oil supply and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.