Syllabus: GS-3, Environment, Economy, Energy

Prelims: ETHANOL 100

Context:

Union Minister launched ETHANOL 100 fuel.

About ETHANOL 100:

India commenced the sale of ETHANOL 100 across 183 Indian Oil outlets in Maharashtra, New Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh in a strategic advance towards cleaner alternative fuels.
It is a high-octane eco-friendly fuel in line with the government’s 20% ethanol-petrol blend by 2025-26.
ETHANOL-100 is positioned as a cleaner alternative to petrol offering high performance and lower emissions.

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