Government Says 20% Ethanol Blending Is Still An 'Experiment', Supreme Court Told Amid BPCL Case

Summary

The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that its twenty percent ethanol blending program in petrol is still an ongoing experiment, with the full impact expected to become clearer by next year. The government is defending the initiative as a key measure to strengthen energy security, support farmers, and reduce emissions. The program's status was discussed in court as part of a petition filed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, which is challenging a Karnataka High Court order concerning ethanol allocation for the twenty twenty-five to twenty twenty-six supply year.