NEW DELHI: Ethanol-blended diesel has failed the required safety specifications because the addition of ethanol causes a sharp fall in the fuel's flash point, potentially limiting its use unless the technical issue is addressed, the government told Parliament on Monday.

Ethanol-blended diesel fails flash-point test, hindering its use in India, says Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Ethanol-blended diesel failed safety specifications, which sharply lowered its flash point. This technical issue effectively rules out wider use of the fuel. India seeks to expand…