After E20, Is E25 Next? What India’s Ethanol Roadmap Means For Car Owners

Summary

India has completed its nationwide rollout of E20 petrol ahead of schedule, and the government is now testing higher ethanol blended fuels, including E25. The introduction of E25 petrol will be gradual, with technical evaluations and vehicle compatibility being key considerations, as many vehicles on Indian roads were not designed to run on fuels containing more than 20 percent ethanol. The government's goal is to increase the use of biofuels and reduce dependence on imported crude oil, with trials and engine testing currently underway to guide future policy decisions.