Government approves mixing of ethanol in aviation fuel: Dependence on crude oil imports will reduce; Gadkari said – target of 100% blending

Government approves mixing of ethanol in aviation fuel: Dependence on crude oil imports will reduce; Gadkari said – target of 100% blending

The government has taken a big step to reduce pollution in the aviation sector and reduce the import of expensive crude oil. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). For this, the government has issued a notification and changed the ATF marketing rules. This decision will…

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Govt Allows Aviation Turbine Fuel Blending With Synthetic Fuels Under New Rules

Govt Allows Aviation Turbine Fuel Blending With Synthetic Fuels Under New Rules

Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 5:22 PM IST The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has amended rules governing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), allowing conventional jet fuel to be blended with synthetic hydrocarbons. The petroleum ministry issued a notification dated April 17, 2026, amending the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001. The Ministry of…

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