Indian Oil expands EV charging, battery swapping and SAF supply ahead of fuel-blending targets

Indian Oil says it operates about 43,000 fuel outlets, 14,000 EV chargers and more than 1,000 battery-swapping stations. It is also producing sustainable aviation fuel at Panipat, with supply agreements for Air India and Akasa Air as India prepares for a 1% SAF blending mandate from January 2027.

— Filed Sun, 2 Aug, 2026, 20:01 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

Indian Oil outlined cleaner-fuel and mobility initiatives, including refinery expansion, 14,000 EV chargers and battery-swapping stations. The fuel retailer is producing sustainable aviation fuel at Panipat and has supply agreements with Air India and Akasa Air for upcoming blending targets.

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