In a significant move aimed at promoting cleaner fuels and reducing dependence on imported crude oil, the Indian government has exempted higher ethanol-blended petrol variants from central excise duty. The decision is expected to support the country's ethanol blending programme while encouraging the use of environmentally friendly fuels.
In a significant expansion of India’s fuel diversification roadmap, the Centre has formally notified new standards for higher ethanol-blended petrol variants, including E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels, marking the next phase of the country’s ethanol blending programme.
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