No decision to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum MoS
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.
Why it matters
Ethanol blending is a key component of India's energy policy and environmental strategy, impacting both the automotive industry and agricultural supply chains.
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%.
It further added that no decision had been taken to blend ethanol with diesel for commercial use.
“At present, no decision has been taken by the government to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20% or to introduce ethanol blending in diesel for commercial use,” Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of State at the Petroleum Ministry told Rajya Sabha whilst responding to a query, adding, “Any future decision, if considered, will be based on comprehensive scientific evaluation, vehicle compatibility studies, stakeholder consultations and the availability of adequate domestic production capacity.”
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