World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 every year — commemorating Rudolf Diesel's first experiment running an engine on peanut oil on August 10, 1893. India achieved its E20 target (20% ethanol blending in petrol) by FY2025 as per the National Biofuel Policy 2018, with national rollout of E20 fuel in 2026. Key benefits: annual crude import savings of ₹30,000+ crore, 3 million tonnes of CO₂ emission reduction, higher prices for sugarcane and grain farmers, and energy security diversification. India's ethanol blending programme uses sugarcane juice, damaged grain, and rice husk as feedstocks.
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World Biofuel Day (August 10): India Achieves E20 Ethanol Blending Target; ₹30,000 Crore Annual Crude Import Savings
Key Points
- World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 every year — commemorating Rudolf Diesel's first experiment running an engine on peanut oil on August 10, 1893
- India achieved its E20 target (20% ethanol blending in petrol) by FY2025 as per the National Biofuel Policy 2018, with national rollout of E20 fuel in 2026
- Key benefits: annual crude import savings of ₹30,000+ crore, 3 million tonnes of CO₂ emission reduction, higher prices for sugarcane and grain farmers, and energy security diversification
- India's ethanol blending programme uses sugarcane juice, damaged grain, and rice husk as feedstocks
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• World Biofuel Day: August 10 (annual); Rudolf Diesel peanut oil experiment, August 10, 1893 • India E20 (20% ethanol blending): achieved FY2025; national rollout 2026 • Benefits: ₹30,000+ crore annual crude savings + 3 million tonnes CO₂ reduction + farmer income • National Biofuel Policy 2018; Ministry of Petroleum; feedstocks: sugarcane, grain, rice husk
