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India plans ethanol blend above 20% and flex fuel push to cut oil imports
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Published on 24 April 2026
A higher blend could reshape everyday petrol supply
India is exploring ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% benchmark and is also pushing flex-fuel vehicles to enable higher biofuel use. The government is holding discussions with industry stakeholders as it plans for a broader shift in transport fuel. The goal: reduce dependence on imported oil while strengthening domestic biofuel production and consumption.
- India is considering ethanol blending in petrol above 20%
- Flex-fuel vehicles are expected to support higher biofuel uptake
- Talks with industry stakeholders are underway on rollout plans
- Move targets lower oil imports and faster domestic biofuel growth
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