The government has mandated the sale of E20 petrol with a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 from April 1, 2026.The oil ministry, in a notification dated February 17, said, The central ...

The Central Govt hereby directs that the oil companies shall sell Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit with percentage of Ethanol up ...

Starting April 1, 2026, India will mandate E20 petrol with a minimum 95 RON across the nation. This directive from the ...

The government has mandated ethanol blending in petrol to help cut oil imports and also to reduce emissions. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced, ...

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 ...

Central government mandates E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 2026, aiming to reduce crude imports, cut emissions, and support farmers through ethanol demand.

The introduction of RON 95 alongside E20 is intended to stabilise combustion as ethanol content rises. RON, or Research Octane Number, measures a fuel’s resistance to knocking. Higher octane fuel ...

The sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is mandated by the government across all states and Union Territories effective from April 1, 2026.

The requirement for a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is specifically designed to safeguard engine health.

The government has mandated ethanol blending in petrol to help cut oil imports as also reduce emissions. Such a mandate also supports farmers as it boosts demand for sugarcane, maize and agricultural ...