The Central Govt hereby directs that the oil companies shall sell Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit with percentage of Ethanol up to 20% as per the BIS specifications and having a minimum Research Octane ...

The introduction of RON 95 alongside E20 is intended to stabilise combustion as ethanol content rises. RON, or Research Octane Number, measures a fuel’s resistance to knocking. Higher octane fuel ...

From April 1, India will mandate sale of E20 petrol with a minimum RON 95 rating nationwide, tightening fuel quality norms ...

The requirement for a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is specifically designed to safeguard engine health.

The sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is mandated by the government across all states and Union Territories effective from April 1, 2026.

The Centre has mandated that from April 1, 2026, all states and Union Territories must sell petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol (E20) and meeting a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95, as per ...