Government Waives Excise Duty on Ethanol-Blended Petrol

• Jasleen Kaur
• 11/06/2026

India has taken another significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation by exempting higher ethanol-blended petrol, containing between 22% and 30% ethanol, from central excise duty. The move reflects the government’s growing commitment to reducing dependence on imported crude oil, supporting domestic agriculture, and promoting environmentally friendly fuel...