The experts said that the E20 fuel, with 20% ethanol, has undergone extensive scientific testing and is safe even for vehicles manufactured before the E20 mandate. They also backed the government, saying the E20 push is tied to lower emissions, defined standards, and reduced oil dependence.

Auto experts reject concerns over E20, say even F1 cars run on it; back govt

India achieved its target of blending 20% ethanol in petrol in 2025. Oil marketing companies started supplying ethanol-blended petrol across the country since April 1. The government has now set a target of increasing ethanol blending in petrol to 30% by 2030.

Ethanol blending is ongoing experiment, impact to be known by next year: Govt tells SC

Gadkari said promoting ethanol and other alternative fuels would help reduce India's ₹22 trillion fuel import bill and create alternatives to petrol and diesel.

'People used to laugh' at the idea: Gadkari approves use of 100% ethanol fuel in India

India imports over 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, and ethanol blending has helped cut import dependence by replacing 302 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil while saving over Rs 1.84 trillion in foreign exchange since 2014.

WION Decodes: What's behind India's ethanol push? Centre exempts E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels from excise duty

The Centre has extended excise duty exemptions on E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol to promote biofuels and achieve a 30 per cent ethanol blending target by 2030. The move follows new BIS fuel standards that have been in effect since May 16.

India extends excise duty exemption on E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol

India is set to introduce E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and petrol, with draft rules expected soon. Backed by market consensus and testing, E85 will be separate from E20 and require compatible engines, supporting cleaner energy and reducing oil dependence amid global supply concerns.

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