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
Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries MinistryThe Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel and electric vehicl...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.25 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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