Government retains ethanol-free premium petrol; no plan to restore E0/E10

IOC, HPCL and BPCL will continue offering ethanol-free premium petrol alongside nationwide E20 supply. The government said it has no plan to restore E0/E10 petrol or raise blending beyond 20% without technical studies and industry consultation.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 21:33 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Government will retain ethanol-free premium petrol from IOC, HPCL and BPCL while continuing nationwide E20 supply. It has no plan to restore E0/E10 or increase blending beyond 20% without technical studies and industry consultations.