Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Crop prices hit three-year high as heat, war stoke supply fearsScorching temperatures across Europe also raise concerns over potential crop losses. This situation could lift costs for staples like bread...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watchEuropean shares saw a rise on Friday, recovering from previous losses. Investors reacted positively to select corporate earnings reports an...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Mercedes-Benz India rolls out E25-compliant cars amid biofuel pushMercedes-Benz India is introducing E25 compliant vehicles for the Indian market. This move anticipates future government regulations on bio...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Global Market: European shares steady, set for weekly loss as oil surge, earnings keep investors cautiousEuropean shares remained flat as investors assessed rising oil prices. Escalating Middle East tensions and corporate earnings influenced ma...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
No ethanol in premium petrol; no plans to restore E0/E10 petrol: GovernmentPremium petrol grades will continue without ethanol blending, the government stated. No decision has been made to increase ethanol blending...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Wheat rises, near two-year high on Black Sea supply woesThe most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose 0.2% to $6.83-3/4 a bushel by 0327 GMT, trading close to Friday's ...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SA...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
India's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crorePublic Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Ethanol, a fuel, not the fuel of choiceIndia's ethanol program achieves blending targets and energy security goals. However, it shifts land use from food crops to maize productio...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Govt proposes tighter fuel efficiency norms for cars under CAFE III from FY28New fuel efficiency norms for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Power Ministry. These stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III r...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
KKR-led consortium raises offer for Ireland's DCC to $7.9 billionDCC confirmed an improved takeover proposal from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. The new offer values the energy distributor at £5.81 bill...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Flex-fuel vehicles better fit for India than E25 rollout: AIDAA national debate has been raging over the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on the engines and fuel efficiency of vehicles not de...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economyEthanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
June vegetable oil imports dip 29 per centThe decline was primarily driven by a sharp fall in palm oil imports, which dropped 10.5% from the previous month as the price gap between ...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST