E85, E100 fuel push: Can India meet ethanol demand?

Last Updated: May 11 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

The government has proposed bringing E85 and E100 fuels under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing testing and evaluation of vehicles designed for higher ethanol blends. However, moving beyond E20 will depend on whether India can produce enough ethanol and build the infrastructure needed to store, transport and distribute it efficiently at scale. Higher ethanol blends will also require significant changes across fuel production, storage systems, transport networks, retail outlets and vehicle technology.

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