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NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: 5 Litres Of Water For Creation Of 1 Litre Ethanol - ISMA
NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA only around 3 to 5 litres of water is used to produce a litre of ethanol challenging widely circulated claims.
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"Factually Incorrect": Food Corporation Disputes Rice-Ethanol 'Scam' Scale
The investigation presently underway is not related to the entire quantity of rice supplied under the ethanol blending programme, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) said in a statement.
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E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
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No Engine Damage, No Insurance Risk: Centre Debunks Viral Ethanol Myths
Ethanol blending is not unique to India. It is already widely used in major economies including the United States, Brazil and Japan.
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Ethanol-Blended Petrol Safe For Vehicles, Won't Affect Insurance: Government
The government clarified that the use of ethanol-blended petrol will not damage the vehicle or affect the insurance while also highlighting the benefits of the alternative fuel.
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No Insurance Claim For Vehicle Damaged By E20 Fuel? Here's What Government Says
The government has dismissed that the insurance claims will be rejected if the car is damaged because of the use of E20 fuels.
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Nitin Gadkari Clears E100 Fuel Norms; Maruti Suzuki, Toyota And MG Ready For Flex-Fuel Push: Video
Nitin Gadkari approved E100 fuel regulations in India, enabling ethanol-powered vehicles. Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, MG and Hyundai will soon launch flex-fuel models.
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Centre's Ethanol-Blended Petrol Duty Exemptions To Avoid Double Taxation
For ethanol blends of up to 20 per cent, excise duty on the blended petrol was exempted by the Ministry of Finance. The exemption ensures that the duties already paid are not charged a second time on the blend.
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Centre Removes Excise Duty On Higher Ethanol Fuel. What It Means For You
The exemption comes as India steadily expands its biofuel programme to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and promote cleaner energy.
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NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: 5 Litres Of Water For Creation Of 1 Litre Ethanol - ISMA
NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA only around 3 to 5 litres of water is used to produce a litre of ethanol challenging widely circulated claims.
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"Factually Incorrect": Food Corporation Disputes Rice-Ethanol 'Scam' Scale
The investigation presently underway is not related to the entire quantity of rice supplied under the ethanol blending programme, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) said in a statement.
-
E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
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No Engine Damage, No Insurance Risk: Centre Debunks Viral Ethanol Myths
Ethanol blending is not unique to India. It is already widely used in major economies including the United States, Brazil and Japan.
-
Ethanol-Blended Petrol Safe For Vehicles, Won't Affect Insurance: Government
The government clarified that the use of ethanol-blended petrol will not damage the vehicle or affect the insurance while also highlighting the benefits of the alternative fuel.
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No Insurance Claim For Vehicle Damaged By E20 Fuel? Here's What Government Says
The government has dismissed that the insurance claims will be rejected if the car is damaged because of the use of E20 fuels.
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Nitin Gadkari Clears E100 Fuel Norms; Maruti Suzuki, Toyota And MG Ready For Flex-Fuel Push: Video
Nitin Gadkari approved E100 fuel regulations in India, enabling ethanol-powered vehicles. Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, MG and Hyundai will soon launch flex-fuel models.
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Centre's Ethanol-Blended Petrol Duty Exemptions To Avoid Double Taxation
For ethanol blends of up to 20 per cent, excise duty on the blended petrol was exempted by the Ministry of Finance. The exemption ensures that the duties already paid are not charged a second time on the blend.
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Centre Removes Excise Duty On Higher Ethanol Fuel. What It Means For You
The exemption comes as India steadily expands its biofuel programme to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and promote cleaner energy.
