India Proposes High Ethanol Fuel Rules

VoM News Desk | April 29, 2026 | 09:14 AM IST | Breaking News, India | Follow on Google News

India Proposes High Ethanol Fuel Rules

MUMBAI, April 29 (Reuters) – India issued a notification late on ​Tuesday proposing amendments to ‌the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to formally incorporate higher ​ethanol-blended fuels.

The Ministry of ​Road Transport and Highways ⁠said the draft includes ​provisions for E85 fuel, ​a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would ​allow vehicles to ​run on nearly pure ethanol.

The draft ‌rules ⁠have been opened for public comments, after which the government will take ​a final ​decision.

India ⁠achieved its target of 20% ethanol ​blending (E20) in petrol in ​2025 ⁠and is now looking to increase blending further ⁠to ​reduce costly ​imports of petroleum products.

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