GENERAL9 Sept 2026
Ethanol blending beyond E20 on the cards as govt pushes flex-fuel vehicles: PM Adviser
India may soon go beyond E20 — the current 20% ethanol-petrol mix — as flex-fuel vehicles arrive. PM’s advisor Tarun Kapoor said the E20 programme has been very successful and several automakers are readying flexi-fuel models. He added that pure ethanol availability at fuel outlets must scale up alongside. Auto and fuel businesses should watch policy signals on this shift.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The government is looking at ethanol blending beyond the current E20 mix.
- PM’s advisor Tarun Kapoor said the E20 programme has been very successful.
- Automakers are preparing flexi-fuel models, and pure ethanol supply at fuel outlets must scale up.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a vehicle or fuel business, keep an eye on ethanol policy updates so you can plan your supply or purchase decisions.
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