No decision on ethanol blending beyond 20%: Govt

The government has no decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%.

No proposal exists to make lower-blended fuel or pure petrol available at select retail outlets.

Any future ethanol blending in diesel will depend on evaluations and stakeholder consultations.

The transition to E20 was phased and evidence-based, with blending rising from 1.5% in 2013-14 to 20% in 2025-26.

Claims of vehicle damage from E20 are largely misleading or unsupported by technical evidence, with no widespread complaints received.