Ethanol Blended Petrol

July 30, 2026 11:47 PM

Fact check: Government rebuts misconceptions on ethanol-blended petrol, cites scientific validation and field data

The Centre has issued a detailed clarification on the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, rebutting what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the use of E20 fuel. The government said the programme is backed by extensive scientific validation, real-world operating experience, industry data and consultations with automobile manufacturers and technical institutions. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), the rollout...

July 24, 2026 4:12 PM

Government rules out immediate move beyond E20, reaffirms safety and benefits of ethanol-blended petrol

The government on Thursday clarified that it has taken no decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent, while reaffirming that E20 fuel is scientifically validated, safe for vehicles and has delivered substantial economic, environmental and energy security benefits. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said any future decision on introducing higher ethanol blends would be taken only after detailed scientific and t...

June 24, 2026 2:54 PM

Government debunks misinformation on ethanol-blended petrol, says E20 fuel is safe and scientifically validated

The Centre has dismissed a series of misleading claims circulating on social media regarding ethanol-blended petrol, asserting that the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is scientifically validated, rigorously tested and continuously monitored to ensure consumer safety and vehicle compatibility. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said that certain individuals were spreading unsubstantiated claims and recirculating old images and videos to create unnecessary alarm among the publ...

November 28, 2024 9:12 PM

Government pushes for greater ethanol blending in petrol

The Government of India has implemented a series of initiatives since 2014 to achieve ethanol blending targets under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. These efforts have led to remarkable progress, with the blending rate increasing from just 1.53% in 2013-14 to an estimated 14.60% in 2023-24. The supply of ethanol for blending by public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from 2,506 crore liters in 2013-14 to an estimated 4,828 cror...