Premium petrol to remain ethanol-free; no plan to blend beyond 20%: Govt to Parliament | TheBriefWire
Premium petrol to remain ethanol-free; no plan to blend beyond 20%: Govt to Parliament
Published 23 July 2026 ยท india
Premium petrol grades will continue to be ethanol-free for consumers. The government has no plans to reintroduce lower ethanol blends like E0 or E10. Current
Premium petrol grades will continue to be ethanol-free for consumers. The government has no plans to reintroduce lower ethanol blends like E0 or E10. Current ethanol blending in regular petrol will remain at twenty percent. No widespread adverse impacts have been reported from E20 fuel usage. Future decisions on higher blending will follow extensive studies and consultations.
Published: July 23, 2026 โข 9:03 PM IST ยท Updated: July 23, 2026 โข 10:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Premium petrol grades will continue to be ethanol-free for consumers.
The government has no plans to reintroduce lower ethanol blends like E0 or E10. Current ethanol blending in regular petrol will remain at twenty percent.
No widespread adverse impacts have been reported from E20 fuel usage.
Future decisions on higher blending will follow extensive studies and consultations.