BPCL CMD says mulling E10 petrol option, then walks back
The chairman of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) retracted comments suggesting the company was considering an E10 petrol option alongside the current E20 standard. The Ministry of Petroleum clarified that there are no government plans to introduce E10, reaffirming commitment to the E20 ethanol blending program.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the sensitivity of India's energy policy and the government's firm stance on its ethanol blending roadmap for environmental and economic reasons.
NEW DELHI: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd chairman and MD Sanjay Khanna said Thursday the company was looking into the feasibility of giving consumers the option of E10 petrol alongside existing E20, only to walk back the comment, which was at odds with the Centre’s position.“We are looking into various related aspects but nothing has been finalised yet,” said the chief of the oil marketing company that is the leading coordinator for the ethanol blending programme.
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