India is five years ahead of plan in mixing 20% ethanol into petrol.

India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri declared on 23/7/25 that the country had achieved a 20% ethanol blend in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its initial goal of 2030.

The minister emphasized the nation's success in renewable energy, pointing out that the percentage of ethanol blended into petrol has increased from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025—a roughly thirteenfold increase in just 11 years.

Puri underlined that the move to ethanol-blended fuel has had major positive effects on the economy and the environment in addition to enhancing energy security. By June 2025, the amount of ethanol produced had increased from 38 crore liters in 2014 to 661.1 crore liters.

As a result of lowering the dependence on imported crude oil, India has saved over ₹1.36 lakh crore in foreign cash. Meanwhile, distilleries received ₹1.96 lakh crore, which fueled the expansion of the local biofuel sector. Furthermore, farmers have received ₹1.18 lakh crore, which has increased rural incomes and bolstered the agricultural industry.

The effects on the environment have been just as significant. India's climate goals have been aided by the 698 lakh tons of carbon dioxide emissions that have been reduced as a result of the increasing use of petrol blended with ethanol.

"India hits 20% ethanol blending in petrol five years ahead of target. From just 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, this clean energy leap has: >> Saved ₹1.36 lakh crore in forex >> Paid ₹1.18 lakh crore to farmers >> Cut 698 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions. PM @narendramodi ji’s vision is powering energy security, farmer income, and climate progress,” Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in a post on X.

The initiative's support of Indian agriculture is further demonstrated by the fact that the majority of the ethanol utilized in blending comes from crops like sugarcane.

A price increase for ethanol made from molasses for the current marketing season was just agreed to by the Union Cabinet. The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Program's updated procurement rates for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) will be in effect for the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024–2025, which runs from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.