What is 100-octane or high-octane fuel? What are its uses and benefits?

IOC plans to roll out XP100 premium grade petrol in the second phase in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Kolkata. But what is high-octane petrol, what are the benefits, and where can it be used?

What is octane? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Benefits of Using Premium Fuel

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