Why E85 is here sooner than we thought

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[background music] Hello, folks. You're tuned into Finshots Daily. In today's episode, we explain why E85 has become a reality far sooner than planned. Before we begin, here's a quick word from Team Ditto. Life has a way of surprising us, and not always in a good way. Sometimes it's a sudden illness or an unexpected hospital visit that can shake up everything. In India, families still pay about thirty-nine percent of medical expenses directly from their own pockets, and just one hospital stay can wipe out years of savings. The easiest way to protect yourself is by getting a good health insurance plan. It's way cheaper than footing one huge bill. And if you are unaware where to start, book a free call with Ditto. No spam, just honest jargon-free guidance. Trusted by over eight lakh people for their health and term insurance needs. The link is in the description. Now back to the story. Last week, India quietly did something it has never done before. At a handful of stations across the country, a new fuel appeared on the pumps. This was a blend containing eighty-five percent ethanol and just fifteen percent petrol, also known as E85. And if things go as planned, it could completely change how India powers its vehicles. But here's the thing, India has only just started getting used to E20 fuel, which became mandatory across petrol pumps in April this year. So how are we already talking about jumping from an E20 blend we're still getting accustomed to, by the way, to a much higher E85? To understand that,