No Decision On Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%: Minister In Rajya Sabha
The Indian government has clarified that there are no immediate plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% threshold. Minister Suresh Gopi stated that any future adjustments would require extensive scientific study and stakeholder consultation, while defending the current program's success in saving foreign exchange and boosting farmer income.
Why it matters
The decision impacts India's energy policy, automotive manufacturing standards, and agricultural supply chains, balancing the push for green energy against concerns over engine performance and food security.
The government has not yet decided to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha on Monday, adding that any future increase would follow further scientific study and consultation with industry."So far, no decision has been taken by the government for increasing ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20 per cent," Gopi said in a written reply to a question.
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