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Country Hits E20 Milestone, Eyes E30 Amid Policy Push

4/24/2026

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The country reached the E20 ethanol blend milestone and is assessing E30, said Akshay Modi, director of Modi Naturals Ltd.
Modi says feedstock and dispensing infrastructure already support E30 and higher blends.
He adds flex-fuel vehicles are required for blends above E20 to replace 49% of petrol, as in Brazil.
Modi calls for a formula-based ethanol price linked to feedstock and energy costs and says policy clarity is essential.

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The country reached the E20 ethanol blend milestone and is assessing E30, said Akshay Modi, director of Modi Naturals Ltd.
Modi says feedstock and dispensing infrastructure already support E30 and higher blends.
He adds flex-fuel vehicles are required for blends above E20 to replace 49% of petrol, as in Brazil.
Modi calls for a formula-based ethanol price linked to feedstock and energy costs and says policy clarity is essential.