The Indian government proposes increasing the ethanol blend in gasoline.

India has begun a new phase in its biofuel policy by proposing regulatory changes to officially incorporate E85 and E100 fuels into the automotive mix. The country reached its target of blending 20% ethanol in gasoline (E20) this year and is now seeking to expand the use of its installed capacity, currently estimated at 20 billion liters, almost double domestic demand. The proposal from the Ministry of Transport, issued this Tuesday (28), also revises fuel classifications, updates emissions standards and includes adjustments for biodiesel. Open for public consultation for 30 days, the measure reinforces India's strategy of reducing oil imports and could boost demand for agricultural raw materials linked to ethanol production, with implications for agribusiness.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.