Mumbai joins Delhi in the list of cities offering E85 fuel. The high-ethanol blend fuel is now available at Rs 91.18 per liter in the city, making it about Rs 9 costlier than Delhi, where E85 is currently sold at a lower rate. E85 is a fuel blend consisting of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. It is targeted at flex-fuel vehicles that are specifically engineered to run on higher ethanol blends. This fuel is also much cheaper than the E20 petrol currently sold across the country. In Mumbai, E20 petrol costs Rs 111.33 per litre, which means motorists using compatible vehicles can save over Rs 20 per liter by opting for E85. The rollout of E85 is part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce crude oil imports, support domestic ethanol production and reduce tailpipe emissions. Ethanol is produced primarily from agricultural feedstock such as sugarcane and corn, making it a renewable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.However, the biggest challenge remains vehicle compatibility. Currently, only a few models sold in India can run on E85. Maruti Suzuki recently launched the WagonR BioFlex, making it the country’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle. Priced at Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom, the hatchback is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder K12N petrol engine that can operate on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E100. In the two-wheeler segment, Hero MotoCorp has introduced Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel. Both the motorcycles are capable of running on E85 fuel. Suzuki also sells a flex fuel-compatible version of the Gixxer SF 250 in India.
E85 fuel now available in Mumbai! Delhi Vs Price Difference, Key Details
