Ethanol-Blended Petrol Archives

Ethanol-blended fuel has no impact on vehicles: Hardeep Puri reassures

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed concerns about ethanol-blended petrol, affirming it does not harm vehicles. Speaking in Varanasi, he highlighted...

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The hidden price of India’s ethanol rush

This month, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition that argued Indian consumers should be given a choice between regular petrol and 20...

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Supreme Court rejects PIL against 20 percent ethanol-blended petrol/ E20 fuel

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) without consumer choice. The government argued E20 benefits...

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Govt Refutes Claims of Major Mileage Loss from E20 Ethanol-Blended Petrol

India’s Ministry of Petroleum clarified that E20 fuel has minimal impact on mileage—1–2% for E10-calibrated vehicles, and 3–6% for others. E20-compliant vehicles...

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4 red lines in India-US trade talks: Corn, ethanol, soyabean & dairy

India–US trade talks face hurdles over agriculture. India’s “red lines” include GM corn, ethanol imports, GM soybeans, and dairy. The US seeks...

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All Honda Cars in India now E20-ready, compatible with ethanol-blended fuel: Details

Honda Cars India has made its entire lineup E20-compliant, allowing models like the Elevate, City, City e:HEV, and Amaze to run on...

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Assam: Bongaigaon Refinery Launches E-20 Ethanol-Blended Petrol, Advancing India’s Biofuel Goals

The Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR) in Chirang district has launched E-20, 20% ethanol-blended petrol, advancing India's National Biofuels Policy. This milestone reduces crude...

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Ethanol blending saved foreign exchange worth Rs 1.08 trillion since 2014

India’s ethanol blending program has achieved 15% ethanol in petrol, saving ₹1.08 trillion in foreign exchange and reducing carbon emissions by 55.7...