No commitments relating to ethanol import from US for fuel blending under FTA talks: GovtIndia's government has clarified trade pact negotiations with the US. No concessions were made regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending....
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Petrol could cost Rs 125/litre without ethanol blending: GovernmentThe Ministry of Petroleum defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme against criticisms. It stated petrol prices would have risen signif...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programmeThe government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience c...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government saysIndia's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not necessarily cheaper tha...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.27 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 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
E20 petrol damages Maruti Grand Vitara: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to replace the car or pay over Rs 21.6 lakh to Chhattisgarh car ownerE20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair costs after a vehicle o...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.38 PM 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
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
Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.53 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
E20 Petrol: Why India wants ethanol blending and what are your worries? Key questions answeredThe Ministry of Petroleum released FAQs to clarify the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. India's ethanol blending targets were met through ...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM 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