1. Supreme Court questions Centre on fuel supply for 100% ethanol vehicles

Supreme Court questions Centre on fuel supply for 100% ethanol vehicles

India

  • The Supreme Court asked the Centre how it would ensure fuel supply if cars running on 100% ethanol are allowed.
  • Attorney General R Venkataramani said large-scale changes in vehicle manufacturing would be needed for the shift.
  • The Road Transport Ministry allowed flex-fuel vehicles to run on up to E100, or pure ethanol, from October 26.
  • However, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said petrol blending will remain at 20%, raising questions about ethanol availability.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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