Why ethanol-blended petrol is here to stay
Centre vouches for green fuel’s utility and performance amid consumer concerns about vehicle health and mileage
Updated At : 07:36 AM Aug 17, 2025 IST
A worker holds a fuel nozzle to fills fuel in a car, after the government announced the increase of petrol and diesel prices, at petrol station in Karachi, Pakistan September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
INDIA has reached its target of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) five years ahead of schedule, marking a major step in the country’s green fuel journey. While the government hails this as a milestone in reducing emissions, saving foreign exchange and boosting farmers’ incomes, the shift has also sparked a debate on fuel efficiency, vehicle health and consumer costs.
