The Central Govt hereby directs that the oil companies shall sell Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit with percentage of Ethanol up to 20% as per the BIS specifications and having a minimum Research Octane ...

Starting April 1, 2026, India will mandate E20 petrol with a minimum 95 RON across the nation. This directive from the ...

The Centre has mandated that from April 1, 2026, all states and Union Territories must sell petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol (E20) and meeting a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95, as per ...

The sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is mandated by the government across all states and Union Territories effective from April 1, 2026.

With E20 petrol becoming compulsory from April, here is an exam-oriented explainer covering ethanol blending, Research Octane Number (RON 95), engine compatibility and its relevance for UPSC Prelims ...

Starting 1 April, petrol sold across Indian states and Union Territories must contain up to 20% ethanol and maintain a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. While the administration retains the ...

India will soon see petrol blended with up to 20 percent ethanol and a minimum octane rating of 95. This mandate begins ...