Bengaluru, Nov. 9 -- Amid the ongoing debate over ethanol blending in petrol, ethanol-free premium fuel, marketed as Speed 100, is attracting customers at select petrol pumps in Bengaluru. Priced at Rs. 169 per litre, the fuel has reportedly been available at certain outlets for the past two to three months.

The premium petrol is mainly being used by owners of high-end vehicles, including Audi and Lamborghini cars. However, some ordinary motorists are also opting for it amid concerns over the impact of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol on vehicle engines.

Petrol pump owner Ram Gopal said his outlet sells around 400 litres of ethanol-free petrol every day. According to him, customers who are worried about possible engine-related problem...