Centre proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles
India has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 and E100, enabling near-pure ethanol use in vehicles. After achieving E20 blending in 2025, the move aims to further cut petroleum imports. The draft is open for public comments before final government approval.
India issued a notification late on Tuesday proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to formally incorporate higher ethanol-blended fuels.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of 85 per cent ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would allow vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol.
The draft rules have been opened for public comments, after which the government will take a final decision.
India achieved its target of 20 per cent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in 2025 and is now looking to increase blending further to reduce costly imports of petroleum products.
To Read more about Ethanol Industry & Bio Energy News continue reading Agriinsite.com
Source : Business Standard
