The Hindu·3 min read·medium
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says minister
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Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi stated that the Indian government has no immediate plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% threshold. Future adjustments will only be considered following rigorous scientific study and stakeholder consultation.
The government has not yet decided to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% level, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha on Monday (July 20, 2026), adding that any future increase would follow further scientific study and consultation with industry.
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