India allows the circulation of E100 bioethanol.

(HTV) - In an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the Indian government officially authorized the use of E100 biofuel, which is nearly pure ethanol, for road vehicles on May 14th.

According to India's Deccan Herald, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stated that the legal document was signed on June 13th, finalizing the regulatory framework to legalize the use of E100 fuel in India.

Mr. Gadkari announced the new decision at a press conference in Nagpur, India, on June 13, 2026 (Source: Hindustan Times)

This move is seen as the next step in India's biofuel development roadmap, paving the way for the production and circulation of vehicles that can use flexible fuels, capable of operating on high-concentration ethanol instead of just ethanol-blended gasoline as is currently the case.

Having achieved its goal of nationwide rollout of E20 gasoline ahead of schedule by 2025, the Indian government is now looking to expand the use of higher-ethanol biofuels such as E85 and E100 to reduce crude oil imports, cut emissions, and support farmers growing sugarcane, corn, and other crops used in ethanol production.

Automakers will begin launching ethanol-compatible models in India (Source: Reuters)

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Previously, Maruti Suzuki unveiled the versatile fuel-efficient WagonR, while Hero MotoCorp also introduced motorcycles capable of running on high-concentration ethanol.

Several major automakers, including Toyota, Suzuki, Hyundai, and MG Motor, are expected to introduce E100-compatible models in India within the next one to two months.

The ethanol blending program has helped India significantly reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector (Source: Hindustan Times).

According to Indian government figures, the ethanol blending program has helped the country save billions of dollars in oil import costs in recent years, while also significantly reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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The legalization of E100 is expected to further boost the biofuel industry, positioning India as one of the leading countries in the use of ethanol in road transport.

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