India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Ethanol Supply Year

Average Blending(%)

2022-23

~12

2023-24

~14.6

2024-25

~19.2

2025-26 (Nov-June)

20

So far, no decision has been taken by the Government for increasing ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%. Any future decision regarding higher ethanol blends will be taken only after detailed scientific and technical studies and consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including automobile manufacturers, Oil Marketing Companies and research institutions. However, E85 fuel (containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) has been introduced exclusively for use in Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) designed and certified for such fuel (E85) and does not constitute an increase in...