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Draft rules for roll-out of Ethanol 85 fuel to be notified soon
India's government says it will very soon publish draft rules for rolling out Ethanol 85 (E85). The final rollout date is not yet decided, with officials indicating the program could begin within a couple of years. This comes amid concerns over oil export vulnerabilities highlighted by the West Asia crisis and a push to explore alternative fuels.
Why It Matters
The draft rules signal a policy shift toward alternative fuels and could influence energy security and transport fuel markets.
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Draft rules for roll-out of Ethanol 85 to be issued soon
April 20, 2026
A senior government official said the government will 'very soon' issue draft rules on the roll-out of Ethanol 85 (E85). The move follows concerns over vulnerabilities in oil exports exposed during the West Asia crisis, which has sharpened focus on alternative fuels. The final rollout date has not yet been decided, with the official indicating the rollout is expected 'in a couple of years'.