Ethanol Blended Petrol Archives

Govt starts negotiations with auto OEMs over new ethanol blending target for India

Indian automakers have raised concerns over pushing ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%, citing high investment needs, weak demand, and fuel availability...

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Govt hikes rice allocation for ethanol to 52 lakh tonnes

The Centre has approved 52 lakh tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production in 2024–25, enabling distilleries to produce 245 crore litres...

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Taking ethanol blending beyond E20

India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has significantly advanced the country’s green transition, reaching a 17.98% ethanol blending rate by February 2025....

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Petrol dealers seek relief from ethanol mandate during monsoon

Petrol dealers in South Gujarat have sought exemption from 20% ethanol blending during monsoon, citing fuel contamination and engine damage from high...

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MG Motor India Unveils E20 Compliant Hector Starting at Rs 13.99 Lakh

MG Motor India’s flagship SUV, the Hector, is now certified for E20 fuel (20% ethanol blend), aligning with 2025 emission norms. The...

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Sustainable pricing model needed for boosting capex in ethanol manufacturing: Triveni MD

India is on track to achieve 18% ethanol blending in petrol during the 2024–25 ethanol supply year, with the revised 20% target...

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Govt encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops to more sustainable crops like maize for ethanol production: Minister

The Indian government is promoting maize cultivation for ethanol production to reduce reliance on water-intensive crops. Minister Suresh Gopi highlighted the Ethanol...

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Madhya Pradesh expands ethanol production to support India’s clean energy goals

Madhya Pradesh is supporting India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, aiming for 20% ethanol blending by 2025. The state has introduced policies...