SC questions Government: If permission given for 100% ethanol-run vehicles, how will supply be made
The Bench sought answers from the Government on how the supply for 100% ethanol will be made and also stressed on empowering farmers and looking at the issue from an environmental point of view
The Supreme Court questioned the government on October 29, 2026, about the feasibility of supplying 100% ethanol-run vehicles. On October 26, the Road Transport Ministry amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 to permit flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100. The Government allows Ethanol 100 in compliant vehicles. However, the Ministry maintains no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending beyond 20% in petrol.
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