US EditionSale of 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol with Minimum RON 95 Mandated Pan-India From April 1
The E20 petrol mandate aims to reduce oil imports and emissions while supporting farmers by increasing demand for sugarcane and maize, with most pumps already selling E20, officials said.
- Mandating a nationwide rollout, the central government directed oil companies to sell ethanol-blended petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol meeting BIS specs and RON 95, earlier this month.
- To support farmers and cut imports, the central government mandates ethanol use to boost demand for sugarcane and maize, saving Rs 1.40 lakh crore in foreign exchange since 2014-15.
- Technically, ethanol's high octane raises knock resistance since Research Octane Number measures fuel's resistance to engine knocking , which causes pinging and engine damage.
- Publicly, drivers have responded with protests as older vehicle owners may face a 3% mileage drop and component wear, industry officials say.
- The government retains flexibility to grant limited exceptions for specific regions or times, while most fuel pumps already sell E20, following the February 26, 2026 policy publication.
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Govt mandates sale of Ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1
The government has directed that petrol blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol (E20) and having a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 will be sold across all states and Union Territories starting April 1, 2026. However, the Centre may permit exceptions in special situations, for specific regions, and for a limited time. Ethanol, produced from sugarcane, maize, and other grains, is a renewable and domestically sourced fuel that burns clean…
E20 Petrol Mandate in India: Centre Mandates 20% Ethanol and 95 Octane Rating Nationwide from April 1 | 📰 LatestLY
Starting April 1, India mandates E20 petrol with a minimum 95 Octane (RON) rating nationwide. This shift to 20 per cent ethanol blending aims to cut oil imports and carbon emissions while supporting farmers. While newer vehicles are E20-ready, the 95 RON standard ensures engine stability and prevents knocking in older models. 📰 E20 Petrol Mandate in India: Centre Mandates 20% Ethanol and 95 Octane Rating Nationwide from April 1.
Union Govt Mandates 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol Nationwide From 1 April
The Government of India has mandated that, effective 1 April 2026, all States and Union Territories must sell petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. The directive, issued by the oil ministry, applies to all oil companies and is intended to standardise fuel quality and promote the use of renewable resources across the country.'Feels Like Coercion': Why E20 Petrol Rollout Has Left Vehicle Owners Con…
Government mandates 20% ethanol-blended petrol with RON 95 from April 1
In a notification issued on February 17, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed oil marketing companies to supply ethanol-blended petrol, also called E20 petrol, across all states and Union Territories.
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The Economic TimesIndia mandates sale of 20% ethanol-blended petrol from April
India will soon see petrol blended with up to 20 percent ethanol and a minimum octane rating of 95. This mandate begins nationwide from April 1, 2026. The move aims to reduce oil imports and emissions. Ethanol is a cleaner, renewable fuel. Most new vehicles are compatible. This initiative supports farmers by increasing demand for agricultural products.
Petrol and Diesel News: The country's Petroleum Ministry issued this guideline on February 17. According to that guideline, E20 petrol has been made mandatory from April 1.
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