Speed is Bharat Petroleum’s premium petrol brand. The top grade sold widely is Speed 97, with a Research Octane Number of 97 — higher than regular petrol and BPCL’s standard Speed. It includes detergent additives intended to keep the engine’s intake system clean.
Like all premium grades below 100 octane in India, Speed is blended to E20 (about 20% ethanol). Higher octane mainly benefits engines the manufacturer has tuned for premium fuel; for most cars the practical gain is modest. Availability varies by outlet, so confirm at the pump before relying on a specific grade.
Frequently asked questions
What is BPCL Speed 97?
Speed 97 is Bharat Petroleum’s premium petrol with a Research Octane Number of 97 — above regular petrol. It carries detergent additives and is aimed at drivers who want a higher-octane fuel.
Does BPCL sell 100-octane petrol?
We have not verified a 100-octane BPCL grade in our data — BPCL’s widely available premium is Speed 97. For 100-octane petrol in India, see IndianOil XP100 and HPCL Power 100.
Is BPCL Speed ethanol-free?
No. Speed 97 and Speed, like every Indian petrol below 100 octane, are blended to E20 (about 20% ethanol). Only 100-octane grades are low-ethanol.