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E20 rollout drives premium petrol demand across India
Economic Times··5 Jul
Motorists are buying more premium petrol as E20 becomes default fuel nationwide, Economic Times reported on July 5. Dealers said enquiries rose over mileage and engine concerns. Premium petrol costs about Rs 160 per litre versus roughly Rs 112 for regular E20 in some markets. Oil companies said premium sales are five to seven percent of total petrol volume.
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What It Means For You
- Drivers worried about E20 mileage may pay a 40 to 45 percent premium for higher-octane petrol where pumps stock it.
- Premium petrol availability remains patchy because many dealers say low sales do not justify extra storage investment.
- Oil companies reported five to ten percent premium sales growth last quarter from a small base.
What's Happening
- E20 is now the default petrol across India as the ethanol blending programme expands.
- Petrol pump dealers told ET that customer enquiries for premium fuel increased in recent months.
- Premium petrol contains additives and higher octane ratings marketed for cleaner engines and better performance.
Premium as an E20 Alternative
- An oil company executive said premium sales account for five to seven percent of overall petrol sales nationally.
- A Pune dealer said premium fuel is under five percent of his outlet sales, making inventory costly to maintain.
- Premium petrol is available mainly in select cities targeting owners of premium four-wheelers and two-wheelers.
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