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Govt’s U-Turn? Gadkari Confirms 27% Ethanol Blending Norms By August 2025
After denying the reports stating that 27 percent ethanol blending in petrol will be implemented in the near future, the Government of India is once again making a U-turn and has now announced that it will be finalizing the norms of 27 percent ethanol blending in petrol (E27) by the end of August this year. This statement was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at a recent event.
In his most recent statement, Gadkari has stated that the guidelines for the 27 percent ethanol blending in petrol will be finalized by the end of next month. Gadkari stated, “India has already achieved its 20% ethanol blending target. Brazil is running on 27% blend; we will finalize our E27 norms by the end of August.”
The target of the Government of India for 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol was by 2030. However, this target was achieved in 2023. Currently, the ethanol blending is at 19.9 percent
Many are complaining that the messaging from the government has lately been very confusing. This is because just a few days ago, it was announced by the Petroleum Ministry of India that the reports about E27 blending are “misleading, mischievous, and speculative.” However, now the Minister of Road Transport and Highways has announced that indeed the E27 norms will be finalized next month.
As a result of this, most citizens have highlighted that this has now become a pattern which is being used by the Government of India. They have stated that this method is now being used to implement unpopular and sensitive policies. For those who may not catch on, the government lately has been first leaking an idea.
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