India, June 11 -- The Central Government has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from excise duty, according to a Finance Ministry notification. The move covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel variants and is expected to accelerate India's ethanol blending programme, reduce crude oil imports and support the country's clean energy and biofuel goals. Government exempts E22, E25, E27 and E30 petrol from excise duty. Exemption applies to ethanol blends containing 22% to 30% ethanol. Notification issued under Section 5A of the Central Excise Act, 1944. Move supports India's biofuel and energy security objectives. Ethanol blending in petrol has risen significantly since 2014. India achieved its 20% ethanol blending target ahead of...