The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India’s 20 percent ethanol blending programme remains under evaluation. Attorney General R. Venkataramani said the government expects clearer findings by next year. He added that authorities continue monitoring the policy’s impact while maintaining the existing ethanol blending target. The government stressed that the programme supports long-term energy goals despite ongoing public concerns.
The government addressed concerns that E20 fuel could harm older vehicles or reduce fuel efficiency. Officials said no scientific evidence directly links 20 percent ethanol-blended petrol with mechanical damage. They maintained that the initiative strengthens India’s energy security, supports farmers through higher ethanol demand, and reduces carbon emissions by lowering dependence on imported crude oil.
India retains its 20% ethanol blending policy and targets a 30% blend in petrol by 2030.
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The Supreme Court heard BPCL’s challenge against a Karnataka High Court order involving ethanol allocation for 2025-26. BPCL argued that revising allocations after finalising contracts could disrupt the nationwide blending programme. The Attorney General said supply agreements concluded in October 2025 and warned that reopening allocations could trigger similar demands and legal disputes across states.
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Venkataramani told the court that BPCL received supply offers totaling nearly 1,759 crore litres after completing the tender process. He requested permission to transfer similar pending cases to the Supreme Court before contract renewals in October. He argued that multiple proceedings in different High Courts could delay decisions and affect national policy implementation.
After the hearing, Venkataramani clarified that the 20 percent ethanol blending policy would continue unchanged, although allocations may vary with demand. India achieved its E20 blending target in 2025, five years ahead of schedule, and now plans to reach 30 percent blending by 2030. The government said the programme remains safe, consumer-friendly, and economically beneficial while improving energy security and environmental sustainability.
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