The Union government on 12 August came out with a response regarding concerns about the impact of blending of 20% ethanol in petrol on mileage and vehicle life. The same is reproduced below without any modifications: Biofuels and Natural Gas are India’s bridge fuels. They represent a viable, non-disruptive transition towards meeting our commitments to […]
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association defended the criticism towards E20 ethanol-blend, calling it misleading and detrimental.
Speaking a the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) on 17 July 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natiural Gas Hardeep Puri highlighted Indian biofuel sector’s achievement in increasing ethanol blending. He said that enthanol blending has increased from 1.53% in 2014 to nearly 20% in 2025. Mr highlighted the impact such an increase has […]
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri announced the approval of revision of ethanol procurement price for the year 24-25.
Union Minister for Petroeum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri annouced on social networking site X that ethanol blending with petrol targets ahead of scheduled. Mr. Puri wrote that India’s targets of ethanol blending were close to 19% well ahead of schedule. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Puri said India has moved towards self-reliance in the […]
