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
AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debateThe Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online event, which saw signi...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM 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
Government to consider farmers' views on ethanol policy: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers regarding the ethanol blending petrol policy. The government aims for farmers ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Govt approves Rs 4,687 crore interest subsidy for ethanol projectsThe government has approved ₹4,687 crore in interest subsidies for eligible ethanol projects. This support covers interest subvention for n...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Youth Cong workers detained for ethanol protest march to Gadkari's homeYouth Congress workers marched to Nitin Gadkari's residence protesting ethanol fuel promotion. Several activists were detained after attemp...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.42 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
E20 blending boosts Punjab farmers, eases millers’ burden: Rice millers’ bodyThe E20 blending program is part of the central government's strategy to reduce fuel imports and provide a stable market for surplus food g...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM 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
Arvind Kejriwal announces march to PM's residence on August 4 over E20 fuel, alleges ethanol imports to rise five-foldArvind Kejriwal demands consumers choose fuel variants at petrol pumps. He advocates for separate pricing for pure and ethanol-blended fuel...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
By how much will E20 petrol reduce your car's mileage? One ministry says one thing, another says anotherThe Road ministry said E20 petrol might hit your mileage by 2-6%, based on a study by ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil Corporation. The statement...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after allBuying organic free-range eggs feels like the ultimate green choice. But new research from the University of Oxford shows an unexpected cli...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.42 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
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
Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.21 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