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The Supreme Court has proposed stricter measures to tackle the growing number of uninsured vehicles on Indian roads. From automatic e-challans using technology to a possible pilot

The Ministry of Heavy Industries on Tuesday said it has not formulated any separate phased national policy to incentivise flex-fuel vehicles operating on fuel blended with "more than 20 per cent ethanol". The Heavy Industries Ministry also stated that it has not conducted any study regarding incentivization of flex-fuel and electric vehicles. The Centre has defended its ethanol blending programme, saying extensive testing and large-scale field experience had found no evidence that E20 (blended with 20 per cent ethanol) petrol causes abnormal engine wear, corrosion or reduced vehicle life. It has also argued that the programme has strengthened India's energy security and helped cushion consumers from global oil price volatility. "The government has adopted a balanced approach to the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, ensuring that water sustainability, food security and farmers' interests remain paramount," the ministry said. Under the National Policy on Biofuels, ethanol is .

The government said only two cases of chloride contamination were found in the entire country

Penetration of alternate fuels, including CNG/LNG and electric vehicles, in the Indian commercial vehicle industry is expected to touch 40-45 per cent by FY2030, rating agency ICRA said on Monday. In FY2026, the penetration of alternate fuels in the Indian CV industry was at 27 per cent, ICRA said in a statement. The CNG/LNG penetration in the CV industry is expected to increase to 30-35 per cent by 2029-30, while the same for electric vehicles is projected to rise to 10-15 per cent, it added. The rise in EV penetration in the commercial vehicles (CV) industry is led primarily by the bus segment within the M&HCV (medium and heavy commercial vehicle) category, ICRA said. CNG/LNG penetration in CVs has increased steadily to 25 per cent in 2025-26 from 7 per cent in 2020-21, emerging as a viable alternative to conventional petroleum fuels, it noted. On the other hand, the share of diesel as a fuel for the CV industry in India has gradually declined to 67 per cent in 2025-26 from 86 .

The Ministry of Power has released the draft CAFE-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency and carbon-emission standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The five-year framework.

A consumer court in Raipur has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing E20 petrol debate. The Commission has directed Maruti Suzuki to replace a customer's Grand Vitara

The Ministry of Power on Thursday released Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) and sought suggestions from stakeholders. The new norms, which aim to progressively reduce vehicle emissions, will replace the existing CAFE-II norms that are likely to come to an end on March 31, 2027. The norms are proposed to be applicable to M1 category passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India during 2027-28 to 2031-32, the ministry said in a statement. Passenger vehicles that have up to eight seats, in addition to the driver's, fall in the M1 category. The ministry said stakeholders and the public can mail their suggestions and feedback or send them to the under secretary, energy conservation. The last date for receipt of suggestions and feedback is August 6, 2026. The draft norms shall also be uploaded on the websites of the Ministry of Power and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency shortly, the ministry said. According to an official, compliance to the pro

Tata Motors has urged the Centre to revise draft CAFE norms, saying the proposed credit mechanism could make non-compliance cheaper than cleaner technology investments

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Tuesday said it has carried out nearly 10,000 surprise inspections and more than 8,500 fuel quality tests across its retail outlets over the past week, as it sought to reassure customers amid concerns over fuel quality circulating on social media. The country's largest fuel retailer said it follows a "zero-tolerance" policy towards fuel adulteration, contamination and any violation of prescribed quality standards, and that strict action is taken against dealers found to be in breach of contractual obligations. "Fuel quality is a matter of utmost importance for IndianOil. Every day, our teams work across the country to ensure that customers receive fuel that meets all prescribed quality standards. Regular inspections, surprise checks and scientific testing are carried out as part of a rigorous quality assurance system," the company said in a statement. IOC said it had also deployed hundreds of special inspection teams to independently verif

Russia begins importing gasoline from India to ease fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure, as energy trade between the two countries expands

The Coal Exchange Rules establish a framework for electronic coal trading, transparent price discovery and stronger governance, marking a major shift in India's coal market

Measures on LPG monitoring, gas allocation and fuel hoarding were imposed to protect domestic supply after disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Finance exempted petrol containing 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol from central excise duty. The move covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel variants.

Fisme plans to seek relief for micro and small enterprises, saying new restrictions on diesel purchases from retail outlets could disrupt operations of DG sets

Every increase in ethanol content requires engineering changes, recalibrating engines, testing, certification, and modifications to components exposed to fuel

Oil marketing companies have increased commercial LPG prices by Rs 42 per cylinder, while aviation turbine fuel for international airlines has been cut by 27 per cent

Western nations facing shortages are reconsidering sanctions on fuels made from Russian crude oil

There is no alternative but to give the correct pricing signal to the market and consumers. Appeals and calls for conservation won't work

State-run OMCs are currently absorbing losses of around Rs 550 crore per day on sale of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG

Automakers have urged the government to cut GST on flex-fuel vehicles and adopt a phased rollout strategy to boost FFV adoption in India