From ₹82/Litre to ₹170/Litre…5 types of petrol are being sold in the market! What is best for your car?

Petrol Types in India: The Indian auto market is going through a major fuel transition, where traditional fossil fuels have been rapidly replaced by ethanol-blended fuels. To reduce pollution and reduce dependence on crude oil imports, the government has started selling many types of petrol options in the country. Today, a total of 5 petrol options are being sold in the Indian market ranging from normal octane rating to high-performance and flex-fuel categories.

Depending on the engine of your vehicle, its capacity and your responsibility towards the environment, these fuels have been kept in different categories and their prices also vary widely. Come, let us know about all the types of petrol available in India from E20 to E85. What kind of vehicles are these for and what is their current price? Will know this also.

1. Regular Petrol (E20 – 91 Octane)

This is the most selling normal petrol in India, which is used in every common bike, scooter and car. Now this fuel is available with 20% ethanol mixture i.e. E20 standard at all the petrol pumps of the country. This petrol with 91 octane rating is the cheapest and practical option for daily city driving and eco-friendly travel. Its price in Delhi is currently ₹ 102.12/litre.

2. Premium Petrol (E20 – 95 Octane)

Indian Oil’s XP95 and Hindustan Petroleum’s Power Petrol come in this category. This is also based on E20 standard (20% ethanol), but its octane rating is 95. It contains special detergent additives which keep the engine valves clean. It gives excellent mileage and smooth performance for modern turbo-petrol cars and premium scooters. Its price in Delhi is currently ₹ 109.24/litre.

3. Super-Premium Petrol (0% Ethanol – 100 Octane)

Indian Oil’s XP100 is the biggest example of this category. This is the only petrol in India, which is completely ethanol-free (0% Ethanol) and its octane rating is 100. This fuel is very expensive and is specially designed for supercars, racing bikes and vintage cars, so that their engines can get maximum power. Its price in Delhi is currently ₹ 170/litre.

4. E85 Petrol (Flex-Fuel)

At present it is being looked at from the perspective of future fuel. E85 petrol is introduced only for flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs). It contains up to 85% ethanol and only 15% petrol. Toyota, Maruti and Hero MotoCorp have launched some models running on E85 in the market. It is very safe for the environment and much cheaper than regular petrol, but it can only be put in vehicles with flex-fuel engines. Its price in Delhi is currently ₹ 82.12/litre.

5. E100 (Pure Ethanol Fuel)

With the cooperation of the Union Transport Ministry, E100 i.e. 100% pure ethanol fuel has also got the green signal in India. It is a biofuel made entirely from sugarcane, corn and agricultural waste, which does not contain even a drop of petrol. It is currently being used in select pilot projects and specially designed flex-fuel bikes and cars. Its price has not been made public yet.