An ONGC official says E20 petrol blending could lower India’s dependence on imported fuel. Om Prakash Sinha, an ONGC director, points to the country’s high import share of energy products and argues that introducing ethanol in petrol up to 20% can reduce what needs to be brought from abroad.
The report frames the proposal around India’s current reliance on imports and the goal of improving self-reliance. Business Line emphasizes that blending ethanol at 20% could meaningfully cut imports if it does not create consumer-facing problems. India Today similarly highlights the expected impact on crude oil import dependence, without adding further technical or policy details.
Across the two outlets, the shared focus is on E20 as a lever to reduce import bills and strengthen domestic supply. Both attribute the view to the same ONGC spokesperson and present the argument as contingent on the ability to blend without adverse effects for consumers.
