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India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol From 2026-27 Tender For Petrol Blend
The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of oil marketing companies (OMCs), seeks bids for around 11 billion litres of ethanol for the supply year beginning November to meet the requirement of doping 20 per cent ethanol in petrol.
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Some Vehicles Made Before 2016 May Need Minor Changes For E20: Nitin Gadkari
The studies showed that even older vehicles did not experience any significant changes in performance or abnormal wear and tear after operating on petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, the minister said.
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Mercedes-Benz India Confirms All Petrol Vehicles Now E25-Ready
Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer multiple powertrain choices in India, including ICE, EVs, and plug-in hybrids.
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E20 Clean Fuel, No Plan To Return To 'Pure' Petrol: Centre In Parliament
E20 petrol in India: The government stated its policy is to move towards superior and better technology, rather than reverting to lower standards.
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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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"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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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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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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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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All About Ethanol Blending in India: Who Pays, Who Gains, and What Happens to Your Car
India's ethanol blending programme has nearly achieved its E20 target five years ahead of schedule, cutting crude import costs and marking a major leap in sustainable fuel transition.
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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Rollout, Demand For E0 Petrol
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against E20 fuel, backing the governments clean energy push to cut crude imports and reduce vehicular emissions.
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India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol From 2026-27 Tender For Petrol Blend
The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of oil marketing companies (OMCs), seeks bids for around 11 billion litres of ethanol for the supply year beginning November to meet the requirement of doping 20 per cent ethanol in petrol.
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Some Vehicles Made Before 2016 May Need Minor Changes For E20: Nitin Gadkari
The studies showed that even older vehicles did not experience any significant changes in performance or abnormal wear and tear after operating on petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, the minister said.
-
Mercedes-Benz India Confirms All Petrol Vehicles Now E25-Ready
Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer multiple powertrain choices in India, including ICE, EVs, and plug-in hybrids.
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E20 Clean Fuel, No Plan To Return To 'Pure' Petrol: Centre In Parliament
E20 petrol in India: The government stated its policy is to move towards superior and better technology, rather than reverting to lower standards.
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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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"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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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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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.
-
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.
-
All About Ethanol Blending in India: Who Pays, Who Gains, and What Happens to Your Car
India's ethanol blending programme has nearly achieved its E20 target five years ahead of schedule, cutting crude import costs and marking a major leap in sustainable fuel transition.
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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Rollout, Demand For E0 Petrol
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against E20 fuel, backing the governments clean energy push to cut crude imports and reduce vehicular emissions.
