BPCL says no decision yet on supplying E10 alongside E20 for older vehicles
BPCL says India has not decided to replace E20 petrol with E10. A parallel lower-ethanol blend for an estimated 75–80 million older two-wheelers remains under discussion, but supplying both fuels nationwide would create major pump-level distribution and inventory challenges.
What happened
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) · BPCL says India has not decided to replace E20 petrol with E10. Offering E10 alongside E20 for older vehicles is
Key facts
- E20 (20% ethanol)
- E10 (10% ethanol)
- 75-80 million older two-wheelers
- More than 100,000 petrol pumps
- April 1
Why this matters
A potential E10-and-E20 coexistence model could open partnership opportunities in forecourt equipment and fuel logistics, but policy clarity is still required before committing capital.