E85 has been priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in Delhi, making it exactly Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol currently sold in the city. To avoid confusion at fuel stations, E85 dispensers will feature dedicated branding and distinct labelling.

The introduction of E85 represents a major milestone in the government’s strategy to increase ethanol usage, reduce dependence on imported crude oil and strengthen India’s energy security.

The Pusa Road outlet is the first E85 dispensing station in Delhi, but it is only the beginning. The government plans to establish around 50 to 100 E85 fuel stations across the Delhi-NCR and Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur corridors in the initial phase.

The network is expected to expand to nearly 500 dispensing stations by the end of this year. Looking further ahead, the Centre aims to have approximately 5,000 E85 outlets operational across major Indian cities by the end of 2027.

The rollout follows the government’s recent notification of fuel standards for higher ethanol blends including E22, E25, E27 and E30, paving the way for wider adoption of alternative fuels in the country.