India Explores E10 Petrol Reintroduction Amid E20 Concerns

The Indian government is exploring the reintroduction of E10 petrol, a fuel with a 10% ethanol blend, to address growing consumer concerns about the impact of the current E20 fuel on older vehicles. This potential shift comes even as the government maintains that no final decision has been made and highlights the significant logistical challenges of offering multiple fuel grades nationwide. The discussion has intensified following an opinion piece co-authored by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, who argued that restoring a lower-ethanol option alongside E20 would protect millions of older vehicles and calm public anxiety.