Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a bid to reduce oil imports and promote cleaner, renewable energy, India is on the verge of rolling out E85, a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. This move, part of the government's long-term ethanol blending strategy, is expected to transform the country's fuel landscape, especially as the world faces an energy crisis.

India's government is reportedly ready to issue draft rules for the introduction of E85, a high-ethanol fuel blend. Senior officials have confirmed that the draft notification is prepared and will be issued soon, with the rollout expected in the next couple of years. This comes after successful preliminary testing and market consensus. The move aims to further the goal of reducin...