Won't be feasible to offer pure petrol, lower blends as options to E20: Govt
The Indian government has rejected demands to offer pure petrol or lower ethanol blends alongside the current E20 standard. Officials cited logistics costs and the need to protect significant investments made in ethanol infrastructure as reasons for maintaining the current fuel policy.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the government's commitment to its energy transition goals and the economic protection of the domestic ethanol supply chain.
NEW DELHI: Govt Friday ruled out offering pure petrol, lower ethanol-petrol blends as options to E20 saying it won't be feasible, amid a debate and demand that people should have choice for 100% petrol and E10 as well. It also said E20 offers a higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration and cleaner engine operation.In an official release, petroleum ministry said maintaining parallel nationwide supply chains would increase logistics costs and complicate distribution across more than one lakh retail outlets as it won't be feasible for petrol pumps to offer multiple fuel grades such as pure petrol, E10 and E20."Once a superior fuel has been scientifically validated, extensively tested and accepted by the automotive industry, the objective should be to move forward with confidence not to retreat to an inferior standard," the petroleum ministry said.It said govt had held several rounds of consultations with automobile manufacturers,…
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