India's Heavy Industries Ministry says no new policy for flex‑fuel vehicles using E20 petrol

The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises clarified that the Indian government has not created a separate national policy to promote flex‑fuel vehicles that run on fuel containing more than 20 % ethanol (E20). The ministry also stated that no study has been commissioned on incentives for flex‑fuel or electric vehicles, and there are no tax breaks or subsidies planned for buyers or manufacturers of such vehicles.

The government reiterated that extensive testing and large‑scale usage have not shown any evidence that E20 petrol causes abnormal engine wear, corrosion, or reduced vehicle lifespan. The ethanol‑blending programme is presented as a measure to cut crude oil imports, strengthen energy security, and support water conservation, food security and farmer interests.