E20 petrol row: Govt answers 9 FAQs on ethanol-blended petrol’s impact on mileage, performance, damage, pricing & more

The government has said that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is a major component of India’s energy strategy,. (E85 petrol – ANI photo) Seeking to clarify the goals and usage implications of ethanol-blended petrol, the government has come out with a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The move comes amid backlash and concerns…

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India building strategic oil reserves: ONGC board approves plan for 1.75-million-tonne storage capacity

ONGC said the proposed facility, along with related infrastructure, will be developed as the Phase-I expansion of the existing strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru. (Reuters photo) As the world faces turmoil with the ongoing Middle East situation, state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Friday announced that its board has granted in-principle approval for…

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Auto financiers push industry to embed financing into car sales to make it seamless

MUMBAI: Auto financiers are pushing for innovation in lending, with a shift towards embedded finance and partnerships instead of generic EMI products, even as global markets adopt integrated digital credit at the point of sale.Speaking at the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) 5th Finance and Insurance Summit 2026 in Mumbai Rajan Pental, executive director…

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E20 costlier to produce than pure petrol: Government

Petroleum ministry clarifies ethanol programme amid debate NEW DELHI: Petroleum and natural gas ministry on Friday said that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than pure petrol at prevailing global crude oil prices, but maintained that the ethanol blending programme has helped protect Indian consumers from volatile international oil prices while improving the country’s…

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India’s first hydrogen-powered train notified: Know route, launch date & what makes it special

Indian Railways has cleared the introduction of a 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. India’s first hydrogen train has been notified by Indian Railways. The new hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17. He will also unveil a series of other infrastructure projects across Haryana, state minister Krishan…

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