NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty as it seeks to make fuel beyond E20 more attractive for consumers and push voluntary use.

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's government is giving consumers a break by waiving excise duty on petrol. This move is tied to the increased use of ethanol blended into the fuel, encouraging a greener…

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.

Govt said there will be a nil excise duty rate for fuel blends that conform to BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). | India News

Government exempts central excise duty on petrol blended with 22-30% ethanol to promote biofuel use and cleaner transportation.

Petrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices remained stable across major Indian cities on June 11, 2026, despite the Centre's excise duty exemption on higher ethanol-blended petrol.…

The Bureau of Indian Standards had in May notified norms for fuel containing 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethyl alcohol by volume.

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In a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of biofuels, the Centre has exempted central excise duty on petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol. The decision comes days after the…

India is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster ethanol blending. Despite refiners and…

The government has removed excise duty on blending over 20% ethanol with petrol. This move supports the use of more domestically produced ethanol. It aims to reduce reliance on…

NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty as it seeks to make fuel beyond E20 more attractive for consumers and push…