India Accelerates Ethanol Blending to E20 Target by 2026, Advancing Timeline by Five Years

Published: Apr 22, 2026 19:05
India has significantly sped up its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, now targeting 20% ethanol blending (E20) across the country by 2026, bringing forward the original 2030 goal by five years. The initiative is designed to cut crude oil imports, conserve foreign exchange, and increase income for farmers.

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