E20 blending Archives

How sustainable is India’s E20 push?

Opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have launched campaigns against E20 saying it harms vehicles and that the government...

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Indonesia targets E20 ethanol blend by 2029

Indonesia plans to implement a 20% ethanol fuel blend (E20) by 2029, up from the current E5 mandate, to strengthen energy security....

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Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety test, says govt; wider use ruled out for now

India’s ethanol-diesel blends failed required diesel flash-point safety standards as ethanol sharply lowers the flash point, the government told Parliament. While ethanol...

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Govt mulls curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market

India is considering restricting sugarcane diversion to ethanol in the 2026-27 season to increase domestic sugar supplies and curb record prices. The...

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Domestic sugar supplies and ethanol commitments: A tight rope walk during deficit year – Editorial by Uppal Shah

India’s sugar industry has evolved into a major ethanol producer, achieving 20% petrol blending, but tighter sugar production requires a balanced approach....

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India fuel retailers say E20 petrol meets quality standards

Indian state-run fuel retailers said nationwide E20 petrol testing found no evidence of excessive chloride contamination or moisture. Over 100 petrol samples...

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SIAM withdraws letter on fuel quality, says automobile industry fully supportive of E20 initiative

SIAM clarified that reports on chloride and sulphur in E20 fuel were based on routine technical discussions and require further verification. The...

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Parliament Session: Government says over 23 crore vehicles running on E20 blends without verified engine failures

India mandated E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, 2026, replacing the earlier notification. The government said extensive testing confirmed no widespread engine...