New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that the government will review India's ethanol blending programme before setting new, higher targets. India achieved its target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol six years ahead of schedule, reaching 10% blending by 2022, five months before its deadline.

Puri rejected concerns about E20 fuel affecting engine health and mileage, stating such claims are inaccurate. He also highlighted broader energy sector reforms, including the Oilfield (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill to attract global investors and renewed interest in rejuvenating offshore oil basins.

Puri mentioned India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam as a significant ...