India Notifies Standards for E30 Petrol Blends

• 20 May 2026

On 18th May 2026, India notified fuel standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 ethanol-blended petrol under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to expand the ethanol blending programme and reduce crude oil import dependence.

Key Points

• New Fuel Standards: The BIS introduced IS 19850:2026 for higher ethanol-petrol blends including E22, E25, E27, and E30.
• Meaning of E30: E30 fuel contains 30 per cent ethanol blended with petrol.
• Policy Objective: The move supports India’s next phase of ethanol blending beyond the nationwide E20 target.
• Energy Security: Higher ethanol blending aims to reduce dependence on imported crude oil amid global energy supply disruptions.
• Environmental Benefits: Increased ethanol use can help lower vehicular emissions and promote cleaner fuels.
• Agricultural Support: The ethanol programme is expected to boost demand for crops such as sugarcane and maize that are used in ethanol production.