Ethanol Blending

BIS has issued standards for E22-E30 fuel blends as India prepares the technical framework for higher ethanol use in petrol-powered vehicles

The move comes as the government prepares for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26

Sugar industry stakeholders and global experts will discuss sustainability, ethanol blending, policy, and technological innovation at a two-day conference in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh's ethanol output rose 23 per cent in 2024-25, supporting India's biofuel push and strengthening the state's farm economy

Bureau of Energy Efficiency is considering revising fuel-efficiency norms using E25 as the base fuel amid efforts to cut crude oil imports and boost ethanol blending

India is preparing the ground for E85 and E100 fuels, but moving beyond E20 will depend on whether the country can produce enough ethanol, store it safely, and distribute it efficiently at scale

The issue has figured prominently in recent internal deliberations in the automotive industry, Business Standard has learnt

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of ‌85% ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would allow vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol

Policy discussions on flex-fuel vehicles gather pace as supply disruptions from West Asia underscore the need to expand ethanol blending and reduce fuel import dependence

The change allows for the inclusion of alternative and synthesised components within the fuel mix

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

India's E20 fuel rollout boosts ethanol blending, but rising fuel demand keeps crude import dependence high, raising questions on its impact on energy security

As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly. Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with 100 per cent sugarcane-based ethanol or a gasoline blend that contains 30 per cent of biofuel. Brazil's massive dual-fuel fleet - consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline - is unique in its scale. The program, launched in 1975 during the country's military dictatorship, has successfully evolved in democratic times to reduce dependency on foreign oil. Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security. While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5 per cent in March - compared to 30 per cent in the United States. Analys

Government explores E25 fuel shift beyond E20, but automakers flag emission risks, liability concerns, and lack of testing amid rising crude oil pressures

Surplus ethanol capacity and rising geopolitical risks revive calls for higher blending targets as India weighs E30, flex fuels and even E50 to bolster energy security

A nationwide survey shows 1 in 2 owners of petrol vehicles bought in 2022 or earlier report lower mileage after E20 petrol rollout, while 29 per cent also report unusual wear and tear

Ethanol blending programme was introduced to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut energy imports

From April 1, all petrol pumps will sell E20 fuel with minimum RON 95; the government has kept the option open to grant temporary exemptions

In his video post, Ajay Singh repeatedly referred to his agonising condition as the govt owned companies has stopped buying ethanol from his plant in Bihar, putting his entire business into turmoil

The state's sugar sector has over the years successfully transitioned from conventional sugar production to integrated complexes, producing sugar, ethanol, power, and bio-fertilisers