What India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol use

India has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This move supports the nation's ethanol blending program. The Bureau of Indian Standards announced the new specification, IS 19850:2026. This development follows the successful E20 program and aims to reduce oil imports, cut emissions, and boost agriculture.