Govt says no to separate E10, E20 and pure petrol supply for consumers
The Indian government rejected the idea of supplying separate E10, E20, and pure petrol, defending E20 as the standard blend due to operational impracticalities and economic inefficiencies. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that maintaining multiple fuel grades would complicate logistics and increase costs across the extensive supply chain. The government emphasized that transitioning to E20 supports energy security, environmental sustainability, and farmer welfare while utilizing existing investments in ethanol production.