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ETHANOL BLENDING IN INDIA
Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...20 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM 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
- 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
- Ethanol small share of son's business, mileage loss due to blending is minor, Nitin Gadkari saysMinister Nitin Gadkari defended the ethanol blending programme against criticism. He stated his family's business involvement is minimal an...15 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT KanpurIIT Kanpur researchers report no significant fuel efficiency drop with E20 petrol. Their studies found no evidence of engine damage from th...14 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- India's ethanol surplus spurs export push amid E20 backlashIndustry participants said the country is considering exporting ethanol to neighbouring countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Indones...14 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- CIC directs petroleum ministry arm to share historical petrol, ethanol, profit dataThe Central Information Commission ordered the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell to release historical petrol production and import data...13 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrolMercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular YouTuber's claims abo...13 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel Bike Launch: Price, engine, features & everything you need to knowYamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel Launch: Yamaha has introduced its FZ Blue Flex Fuel motorcycle in India. This new bike supports ethanol blends fro...11 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers AssociationEthanol blending in petrol does not damage vehicle engines, according to GEMA President Chandra Kumar Jain. He stated that government polic...10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- E20 petrol may cut mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but benefits outweigh impact: Oil MinistryThe government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance a...10 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: GovtEthanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significan...10 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Which countries use E20 or higher ethanol blends? A global guideCountries using E20 fuel: India has achieved its nationwide E20 ethanol blending target ahead of schedule. This transition significantly re...10 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Hardeep Puri explains why India has among world's cheapest petrol, spells out country's fuel strategyIndia offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, according to the Petroleum Minister. Ethanol blending significantly contributes to these ...10 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
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