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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ETHANOL
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
- On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering questionIndia plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port r...30 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM 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
- 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
- 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
- Rs 1 lakh crore risk: Oil Ministry plays cost card to defend E20Defending its policy, the government warned of the risk of stranding massive investments made in ethanol infrastructure over the past few y...11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- PIL seeks ethanol blend disclosure at fuel pumpsA Supreme Court petition demands transparency in ethanol-blended petrol distribution. It seeks display of ethanol percentages on fuel nozzl...07 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- 'E20 safe for all vehicles, can solve energy, farm woes': Toyota's Vikram GulatiIndia's push for E20 fuel, compatible with all vehicles sold after April 2023, aims to bolster energy security, aid farmers, and combat cli...06 Jul, 2026, 06.11 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
- Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- 85% ethanol-ready bikes are here: Hero launches new Splendor+ and HF Deluxe; Check prices, specifications and featuresHero MotoCorp introduces India's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel can run on petrol...03 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- No significant impact on fuel efficiency of vehicles on account of higher blend of ethanol, say OMCs and carmakersThe govt had mandated all vehicles manufactured to be E20 (blended fuel with 20% ethanol and 80% petrol) material compliant April 2023 onwa...30 Aug, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
- Sugar mills don't need green clearance to produce ethanol: CentreAs of June 2019, the mills owed nearly Rs 20,000 crore to farmers across the country. With a smooth obstacle-free production of additional ...05 Nov, 2019, 09.58 PM IST
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