New Delhi, April 22 -- In response to the current Middle East conflict and a drive for cleaner energy, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has authorised ethanol blending in aviation turbine fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to foster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production while curbing the nation's reliance on foreign oil imports.

The move aligns with a nationwide strategy to integrate biofuels across multiple industries.

On 17 April 2026, the ministry issued an order regarding amended ATF marketing regulations, officially redefining jet fuel as a hydrocarbon mix that may incorporate synthesised components, provided they meet Indian quality standards.

This policy shift is designed to slash carbon footprints and mitigate the r...