Will Petrol Prices Fall? What Government’s Ethanol Fuel Excise Duty Waiver Means For Indians

Will Petrol Prices Fall? What Government’s Ethanol Fuel Excise Duty Waiver Means For Indians

Last Updated:June 11, 2026, 10:22 IST Petrol prices continue to remain above the Rs 100-per-litre mark in most major cities. The excise-duty exemption is being given to fuel producers and oil companies. In a significant push towards cleaner and domestically produced fuels, the Centre has removed excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of…

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India Moves Beyond E20 Ethanol Blending, Notifies E30 Petrol: What It Means For Your Vehicles

India Moves Beyond E20 Ethanol Blending, Notifies E30 Petrol: What It Means For Your Vehicles

Last Updated:May 19, 2026, 11:25 PM IST The move comes after India’s successful rollout of the E20 blending and signals the government’s intention to further increase ethanol content in petrol in the coming years. Officials have said higher ethanol blending can help reduce dependence on imported crude oil, lower emissions and support domestic sugarcane and…

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