BPCL chief hints at E10 fuel option, then retracts statement
Bharat Petroleum chairman Sanjay Khanna said the firm was studying an E10 petrol offering, but later withdrew the comment, contradicting the government's stance.
Sanjay Khanna, chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, told reporters that the company was looking into the possibility of offering E10 petrol as an alternative to the currently available E20 blend, which contains 20% ethanol. Shortly after, BPCL issued a clarification that the earlier comment was inaccurate, noting that the government has not signaled any intention to introduce E10 fuel. A ministry official confirmed that there are no plans for an E10 rollout at this time.
The reversal underscores a momentary divergence between the oil company's public communication and official policy. No specifics were given about the feasibility study or any projected schedule. The incident draws attention to ongoing discussions about ethanol blending targets in India's fuel market.
Why it matters
It shows the tension between a major oil company and government policy on fuel formulations.
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