Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule in 2022 and is expanding its use. This program has generated significant payments for farmers and reduced crude oil imports. Flex-fuel vehicles and expanded retail infrastructure are key to the next phase. Ethanol now serves as a strategic tool for energy security and rural economic development.

India’s ethanol push boosts energy security and farm incomes, but consumers remain unconvinced amid mileage and price concerns. The controversy surrounding India’s E20 fuel…

Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.

Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule in 2022 and is expanding its use. This…

India's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but reduces mileage due to lower fuel density.…

A national debate has been raging over the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on the engines and fuel efficiency of vehicles not designed to run on such fuel, with many…