IOCL, BPCL, HPCL dispute Karnataka's claim of excess ethanol in petrol, seek fresh testsIndian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have disputed Karnataka's ethanol content claims ...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Karnataka finds ethanol content above E20 limit in petrol samples, seeks action against OMCsThe Karnataka government has accused oil marketing companies of exceeding the mandated ethanol content in petrol. Tests conducted on petrol...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
E30 petrol being sold as E20? Karnataka minister claims oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limitKarnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad has flagged alleged over-blending of ethanol in petrol after tests found concentrations of up to 31.2% in ...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%Oil prices matter to the Indian economy, and the market responded with a smart rally as Brent crude cooled significantly on Monday. The ral...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up 32%, according to analystsHistory tells us that there is no way you can time the markets or predict its movement. But one thing can certainly be said: If the macro m...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risksIndia seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra raised E20 fuel contamination concerns, emails showAutomakers privately expressed concerns about E20 fuel contamination, citing chloride and moisture issues. This data emerged after the auto...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismisses concerns about fuel adulterationHardeep Singh Puri addressed the issue of fuel adulteration, asserting that concerns over it are baseless. A nationwide investigation uncov...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Scrutiny isn't suspicion: India accelerates flex-fuel vehicle push as ethanol blending surpasses targetsIndia has quietly advanced flex-fuel vehicle adoption and E85 fuel sales. Ethanol blending has significantly increased, exceeding initial t...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Kejriwal claims ethanol blending in ATF, diesel next; Centre says 'no such proposal'Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel ve...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Bombay HC allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, X over alleged E20 deepfakesThe Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit. He is suing Meta Platforms, X Corp, and others over defa...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.05 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
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Blending of E20+ petrol exempt from excise dutyThe government has removed excise duty on blending over 20% ethanol with petrol. This move supports the use of more domestically produced e...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea against E20 petrol policy, no ethanol-free option allowedThe Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the Indian government's decision to roll out 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol. The plea alleged tha...
01 Sep, 2025, 01.04 PM IST