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fuel blending
Commodities Ethanol Producers' Body BIEPA Supports E20 Fuel, Calls Misinformation Unfounded
The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA) has publicly supported India's mandatory E20 fuel, dismissing claims of engine damage and poor mileage as scientifically unsupported. The body urged consumers to rely on verified information from government and industry sources.
Commodities E20 Controversy: Why India's Ethanol Blending Roadmap Is Back in Spotlight
India's nationwide rollout of mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) in April 2025 has triggered a political row, with opponents citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report that recommended a phased transition. The controversy intensified after Attorney General R Venkataramani called E20 an 'experiment' during a Supreme Court hearing, raising concerns over vehicle compatibility and fuel efficiency.
Commodities Distilleries Supply 68% of Contracted 1,048 Crore Litres Ethanol in Eight Months
As of June 2026, Indian distilleries have supplied 717 crore litres of ethanol, fulfilling 68% of the 1,048 crore litres contracted by oil marketing companies for the Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26. Maize-based ethanol dominates at 36%, followed by FCI rice and sugarcane juice. Grain-based distilleries account for 67% of supplies, while sugar-based units have achieved 82% fulfilment of their contracts.
Commodities From E20 to E85: India’s strategic leap in sustainable fuel blending
India's ethanol blending programme has evolved from a fragmented initiative into a comprehensive national strategy integrating energy security, agriculture, and industry. The coordinated rollout of E20 and introduction of E85 fuels, backed by inter-ministerial cooperation and feedstock diversification, is reshaping the country's fuel landscape.
Commodities India Exempts Higher Ethanol Blend Grades from Excise Duty
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued notifications exempting ethanol blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27, and E30 from central excise duties, provided excise duty has already been paid on petrol and GST on ethanol. The move mirrors existing treatment for lower blends and aims to avoid double taxation, according to officials. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma stated it is a preliminary prerequisite for eventual introduction of higher blends after extensive testing.