Higher ethanol blended petrol between 22-30% exempted from central excise duty
The Indian government has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty. This move aims to promote cleaner transportation and reduce reliance on crude oil imports.
Why it matters
It incentivizes the adoption of higher biofuel blends, supporting India's energy security and agricultural sector.
With a potential eye to popularise the uptake of biofuels in the country, the government late Wednesday exempted the levy of central excise duty on petrol blended with greater quantum of ethanol, that is 22% to 30%.
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