National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 (Amended 2022)
The National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 was notified by the Government to promote use of biofuels in the energy and transportation sector. Its original indicative target was 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030. The 2022 amendment to the policy advanced this target to Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, reflecting India's faster-than-anticipated production ramp-up. The policy categorises biofuels into Basic Biofuels (first-generation), Advanced Biofuels (second-generation), and Drop-in Fuels, with ethanol from sugarcane, maize, damaged foodgrains, and agricultural residues as permitted feedstocks.
- Original E20 target: 2030; revised to ESY 2025-26 under 2022 amendment
- India achieved nationwide E20 blending in July 2025 — five years ahead of the original deadline
- The policy permits use of surplus food grains for ethanol production during years of over-supply
- Nodal ministries: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (ethanol blending programme); Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (biofuel R&D)
● Tracked since April 29, 2026 · last seen July 19, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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