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India explores reintroducing E10 petrol alongside E20 for older vehicles
Government weighs bringing back lower-ethanol option after backlash from drivers concerned about E20 compatibility with their cars.
What to know
- Government is exploring feasibility of reintroducing E10 petrol (10% ethanol) as an alternative to the mandated E20 fuel for vehicles incompatible with higher ethanol blends.
- The move follows backlash from older vehicle owners concerned about E20 compatibility and engine damage.
- India achieved its 20% ethanol blending target ahead of the original 2030 deadline as part of its energy security and import-reduction strategy.
Indian Government Policy authorityChief Economic Advisor Senior bureaucrat
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