Delhi isn't flexing yet as India's ethanol dream gets an early reality checkOnly four flex-fuel passenger vehicles have been registered in Delhi since the technology entered the market last month, highlighting a slo...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.07 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
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
E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their ...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Backlash on ethanol-blend fuel intensifies in India, puts carmakers in the dockIndia's mandatory E20 fuel policy faces public backlash and political opposition. Car owners report reduced mileage and potential vehicle d...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Will India adopt E25 fuel soon? Hardeep Singh Puri says E20 is safe, explains the next moveUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed reports of E20 fuel issues as misrepresentation. He stated that automobile manufacturers and co...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firmsArvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compensation for mileage d...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumpsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option of choosing betwee...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI reportIndia has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-w...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Govt denies reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 fuelIndia's Petroleum Ministry has debunked claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol imports, stating no such offer was ever made. The ministry e...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
After E20 petrol, Nitin Gadkari pushes for 15% isobutanol-blended diesel: What it is and why it mattersIndia is set to embrace a new biofuel initiative, allowing up to 15% isobutanol blending with diesel. This strategic move aims to curb reli...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
E20 scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles: Industry expertsIndustry experts have reassured the public about the safety and efficacy of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. They emphasized that the fuel has u...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
E20 mixing in trial phase, Centre tells SC; court orders status quo on ethanol quotaThe Supreme Court has halted the Karnataka High Court's order to increase ethanol allocations for the 2025-26 supply year, urging state-run...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 AM IST