India launches flex fuel; E85 petrol to be ₹20 cheaper than regular fuel
India's state-run oil companies launched E85 ethanol-blended petrol, priced ₹20 cheaper than regular fuel. The government aims to expand distribution as it targets 26% aggregate ethanol blending by 2030–31 to reduce the significant annual crude import bill.0
Source: Livemint
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