The government has no current plans to raise the ethanol blending mandate beyond the existing 20% target, the Minister of State for Petroleum told Parliament.
The clarification comes after speculation about whether India would push blending levels higher following the achievement of the 20% ethanol-blending milestone with petrol. The minister’s statement confirms that the current target remains the government’s benchmark for now, with no revised timeline for a higher blending rate under consideration.
India’s ethanol blending program has been a key part of the government’s push to reduce crude oil imports and lower vehicular emissions in recent years.
India reached its 20% ethanol-blending target ahead of the government’s original timeline, and the latest clarification suggests policymakers intend to consolidate progress at the current level before committing to a higher blending target.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-july-21-2026/article71249464.ece