India · Ethanol-Free & Low-Ethanol Fuel

Where to buy ethanol-free& low-ethanol petrol

India's switch to E20 (20% ethanol) has drivers hunting for a lower-ethanol option — and only 100-octane petrol qualifies. IndianOil markets XP100 as ethanol-free (0%); HPCL Power 100is ultra-low (up to 4.5% per HPCL). Everything below 100 octane is E20. Below are the cities where we've verified them.

Only 100-octane pumps are shown — the lowest-ethanol petrol in India. XP100 is ethanol-free (0%) per IndianOil; Power 100 is ultra-low (≤4.5% ethanol per HPCL), far below regular E20 but not zero. Ethanol content and availability can vary by outlet and batch — confirm at the pump. This is a locator, not fuel advice.

Driving somewhere? Find a 100-octane pump on your route →

Ethanol-free · IndianOil XP100 — 86 cities · 166 outlets
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Ultra-low ethanol · HPCL Power 100 (≤4.5%) — 19 cities · 166 outlets
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Regular petrol across India is now blended with up to 20% ethanol (E20). Ethanol carries less energy per litre than petrol, so many drivers report a small drop in mileage and want a lower-ethanol fuel — particularly owners of older cars, motorcycles and performance engines.

Only 100-octane petrol is low in ethanol. IndianOil XP100 is marketed as ethanol-free (0%). HPCL Power 100 contains up to about 4.5% ethanol per HPCL — much less than E20, but not zero. Every other premium grade — XP95, Power 95/99, BPCL Speed 97, Shell V-Power, Jio-bp — is E20. Blends can vary by outlet and batch, so always confirm at the pump.

Frequently asked questions

Is ethanol-free petrol available in India?

Yes, but only as 100-octane premium petrol, and at very few outlets. With regular petrol now blended to 20% ethanol (E20), the one petrol marketed as fully ethanol-free is IndianOil XP100. HPCL Power 100 is the other 100-octane fuel — very low in ethanol, though not zero.

Which petrol has no ethanol — is XP100 ethanol-free?

IndianOil markets XP100 (100 octane) as ethanol-free (0%). HPCL states its Power 100 contains up to about 4.5% ethanol — far below the ~20% in regular petrol, but not ethanol-free. All lower grades (XP95, Power 95/99, Speed 97, Shell V-Power, Jio-bp) are E20.

Why are drivers looking for pure, low-ethanol petrol?

Since India moved to E20, some drivers report slightly lower fuel economy (ethanol carries less energy per litre) and want a lower-ethanol option, especially for older vehicles, motorcycles, and performance engines. It is a personal choice — check your owner’s manual rather than online claims.

Does E20 petrol reduce mileage?

Ethanol has a lower energy density than petrol, so a higher ethanol blend can reduce fuel economy by a small margin. The real-world effect varies by vehicle. It is one reason interest in low-ethanol and premium fuels has grown.

Where can I buy it near me or on my route?

Use the cities below or the interactive map to find the nearest 100-octane outlet, or use the route planner to find one on the way to your destination. Always verify the fuel and its ethanol content at the pump before relying on it.