Cabinet approves mechanism for ethanol procurement by Oil PSUs

Nov 03, 2022

The CCEA has approved higher ethanol price derived from different sugarcane-based raw materials under the EBP programme for the forthcoming sugar season 2022-23 during...

Govt lowers GST rate to 5 pc from 18 pc on ethanol meant for blending under Ethanol Blended Petrol programme

Dec 16, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 16 : The Government on Thursday has lowered the Goods and Services Tax rate to 5 per cent from 18...

Cabinet raises price of molasses-made ethanol for current season

Jan 29, 2025

The government has approved the revision of ethanol procurement price for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024-25...

Ethanol blending programme scientifically validated, closely monitored by Govt amid social media misinformation: Petroleum Ministry

Jun 23, 2026

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday reiterated that the Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and continuously monitored by the government,...

Union Cabinet approves fixing of higher ethanol prices under Ethanol Blended Petrol programme

Nov 10, 2021

New Delhi [India], November 10 : In order to facilitate setting up advanced biofuel refineries in the country, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)...

SC dismisses plea challenging E20 petrol policy

Sep 01, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea that challenged the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP-20) and sought the...