India reached 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target, driven by expanded distillation capacity and feedstocks including sugarcane, maize, rice, and bamboo. Against a national requirement of 1,050 crore litres for E20, industry capacity exceeded 1,776 crore litres. Over ₹1.18 lakh crore has flowed to farmers via ethanol procurement by early 2026. In May 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified safety specifications for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuels, paving the way for India's transition toward 25–30% blending by 2030.
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India Achieved 20% Ethanol Blending in 2025, Ahead of 2030 Target; BIS Notifies E22–E30 Fuel Standards
Key Points
- India reached 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target, driven by expanded distillation capacity and feedstocks including sugarcane, maize, rice, and bamboo
- Against a national requirement of 1,050 crore litres for E20, industry capacity exceeded 1,776 crore litres
- Over ₹1.18 lakh crore has flowed to farmers via ethanol procurement by early 2026
- In May 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified safety specifications for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuels, paving the way for India's transition toward 25–30% blending by 2030
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• India achieved E20 in 2025 – 5 years ahead of the 2030 deadline • BIS (May 2026): notified standards for E22, E25, E27, E30 fuels • ₹1.18 lakh crore paid to farmers via ethanol procurement by early 2026; national E20 requirement = 1,050 crore litres
