The Hindu·2 min read·medium
No decision to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum MoS
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Union government has clarified that there are currently no plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20% or to introduce ethanol blending in diesel. Officials emphasized that any future changes would require comprehensive scientific evaluation and stakeholder consultation.
Notwithstanding a series of measures taken in the recent past to popularise bio-fuel blending, the government informed on Monday (July 20, 2026) that no decision has been taken to increase the blending quantum of ethanol with petrol beyond the present 20%.
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