Premium petrol to remain ethanol-free; no plan to blend beyond 20% as of now: Govt to Parliament
Premium petrol grades like Indian Oil's XP100, Hindustan Petroleum's poWer100, and Bharat Petroleum's Speed100 will remain ethanol-free due to their specialized performance-enhancing additives.
The government has no plans to bring back E0 or E10 petrol or to raise ethanol blending in regular petrol beyond the current 20%.
Any future decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20% will be made only after scientific studies and consultations with automakers, oil marketing companies, and research institutions.
The government reported no widespread or substantiated complaints about E20 fuel from vehicle manufacturers, auto associations, or consumer groups.
Premium petrol accounts for only about 0.5% of total petrol sales and is priced at around Rs 160 per litre, compared to Rs 102.12 for regular E20 petrol.
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