Delhi motorists flock to premium petrol amid E20 concerns; demand doubles at fuel outlets
IndianOil's XP95/XP100 and BPCL's Speed 97 see sharp uptake as E20 blend worries push consumers to high-octane fuels. XP95 volumes climb from 1,000 to 1,500-1,700 litres/day, XP100 jumps 5x to 500 litres/day, with fivefold surges in affluent areas.
Delhi motorists are shifting to premium high-octane fuels like IndianOil's XP95/XP100 and BPCL's Speed 97 amid E20 concerns, with demand doubling and up to fivefold jumps at affluent-area fuel retail outlets.
Why this matters
E20 blend concerns are reshaping fuel choices, with IndianOil's premium XP95/XP100 grades absorbing displaced demand. The surge concentrates in affluent Delhi areas, signaling consumer willingness to pay for high-octane alternatives.
Footfall signals steady at 338 over 90 days.