India defends ethanol blending programme, addresses concerns over E-20 fuel impact

August 12, 2025 6:51 PM

India defends ethanol blending programme, addresses concerns over E-20 fuel impact

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ethanol Blending Programme, addressing concerns about the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E-20) on vehicle mileage and longevity. In a detailed response issued on August 11, the ministry clarified that biofuels like ethanol are critical to India's transition to cleaner energy, aligning with the country's Net Zero commitment by 2070 under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). A NITI Aayog study highlighte...

India looking at increasing ethanol blending with petrol to over 20%: Hardeep Singh Puri

February 26, 2025 3:24 PM

India looking at increasing ethanol blending with petrol to over 20%: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that India is considering increasing its ethanol blending target to more than 20%.   Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit in Guwahati, he noted that the country has already achieved a 19.6% ethanol blending rate.   "We are considering blending more than 20% biofuel. A group under NITI Aayog has already been established to explore this possibility," he said.   Despite developmental challenges, ...