Ethanol blending in diesel failed the flash-point test, halting its implementation
Ethanol blending in diesel has failed the flash-point test
Aug 11, 2026
02:51 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government's plan to introduce 20% ethanol blending in diesel has hit a major roadblock. The initiative has been marred by many safety concerns.
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi had announced yesterday that ethanol blending in diesel has failed the flash-point test.
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