Is 30% Ethanol as Fuel Is Good or Bad? | ForumIAS

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]Your Car's Petrol May Now Contain Up to 30% [Music] Ethanol. But will it really save India's dollars? India is preparing to increase ethanol blending in petrol from the current level to as high as 30% in the coming years. [Music] The move is aimed at reducing crude oil imports. Lowering Fuel Costs and Saving Billions of Dollars in Foreign [Music] Exchange. Ethanol, which is mainly produced from sugarcane and grains, is also being promoted as a cleaner and most sustainable fuel alternative. However, the proposal has raised concerns among car [music] owners and automobile experts. Higher ethanol blends may affect engine performance, fuel efficiency, and long-term durability, especially in older vehicles not designed for such fuel compositions. Some experts also warned about possible increases in maintenance costs [music] and reduced mileage. The government believes the move will strengthen India's energy security. While critics [music] argue that infrastructure and vehicle compatibility challenges still need to be addressed carefully.