After strong advocacy for higher ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri, concerns had grown that India could rapidly move beyond E20 petrol. However, reports suggest that the government may not immediately mandate higher ethanol blends such as E25, amid fears that older vehicles could suffer mileage loss, higher maintenance costs and compatibility issues. Instead, authorities are considering other measures ahead of the crucial decision.

NEW DELHI: The government may not immediately mandate a higher level of ethanol blending but leave it to buyers to decide on flex fuel vehicles amid concerns that rushing from E20…

India, world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying…

India waives excise duty on petrol blended with 22%-30% ethanol to promote sustainable fuel use.

India is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehicles become common. This strategy aims to…

India’s ethanol blending programme needs tax alignment and consumer awareness as the government pushes higher ethanol blends to cut oil imports.