Hardeep Puri launches India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, made by Maruti Suzuki, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari.
Summary
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, by Maruti Suzuki, in New Delhi on 4 June 2026, with Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari present. Flex-fuel vehicles can run on ethanol–petrol blends from E20 up to E100. Puri said that if 50% of all new two-wheelers and four-wheelers sold in India ran on flex-fuel, it could generate ₹12,403 crore in additional income for farmers.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 4 June 2026, New Delhi
- Vehicle
- India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle (Maruti Suzuki)
- Launched by
- Hardeep Singh Puri; Nitin Gadkari present
- Fuel range
- E20 to E100
- Farmer income estimate
- ₹12,403 crore if 50% of new 2W/4W run on flex-fuel
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, launched on 4 June 2026, was made by:
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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki
Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki.
Flex-fuel vehicles, such as the one launched on 4 June 2026, can operate on ethanol–petrol blends in which range?
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Correct answer: B — E20 to E100
The release states flex-fuel vehicles can operate on blends from E20 up to E100.