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Petrol could disappear near you as India speeds up fuel alternatives rollout
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
A high ethanol blend may soon rewrite your pump reality
India is rapidly reducing reliance on petrol and diesel, pointing to a post-fossil-fuel transport future. Economic pressures, climate goals, and energy security concerns are driving adoption of ethanol, hydrogen, and electricity. New policy moves, including formal recognition of higher-ethanol fuels, could change what consumers see at pumps and how the auto industry prepares for the shift.
- India is pushing beyond petrol and diesel with ethanol, hydrogen, and electricity
- Economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors are accelerating the transition
- Policy recognition of high-ethanol blends could reshape fuel options at pumps
- Auto makers and consumers may need to adapt to the changing fuel mix
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