E10 petrol comeback in plans? What BPCL said amid reports on lower-ethanol fuel option
Earlier reports said the govt was discussing E10 premium petrol with Indian Oil, BPCL and Hindustan Petroleum, using 95-octane fuel with a 10% ethanol blend.
BPCL clarified on Thursday that they will not replace their existing E20-blended petrol with E10, despite reports suggesting the government was exploring a lower-ethanol fuel option for older vehicles. BPCL Chairman Sanjay Khanna's remarks were taken out of context to imply E10 was being considered as an alternative to E20, but the company stated that Khanna's response was not in support of E10.
BPCL emphasized the extensive field experience with E20 fuel over the past three years, which showed no evidence of engine damage or concerns. The chairman reiterated BPCL's commitment to the National ethanol blending programme and fuel quality. The government has previously assured that E20 does not cause vehicle or engine damage, though there might be a slight 3-5% reduction in fuel efficiency for E10.
The proposal from the petroleum ministry would see premium 95-octane petrol with a 10% ethanol blend offered by Indian Oil Corporation, BPCL, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, using the existing premium-petrol infrastructure.
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