ethanol blending

July 31, 2026 3:00 PM

Government says ethanol blending programme safeguards food security, boosts energy security and farmer incomes

The Centre on Friday defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that it has strengthened India's energy security, reduced dependence on imported crude oil and increased farmers' incomes, while ensuring that food security remains fully protected. In a statement, the government rejected claims that foodgrains meant for the poor were diverted for ethanol production or that subsidised rice was being supplied to distilleries at the cost of taxpayers. It clarified that food...

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...

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, ...