Which Indian government initiative is most directly linked with the recent expansion plan of 500 flex-fuel retail pumps by 2026 and promotion of highe

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Which Indian government initiative is most directly linked with the recent expansion plan of 500 flex-fuel retail pumps by 2026 and promotion of higher ethanol-blended petrol in transport fuel?

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The correct answer is Option A: National Policy on Biofuels India. India has announced expansion of ethanol dispensing infrastructure with 500 flex-fuel retail pumps planned by 2026 and 5,000 outlets targeted by 2027. Ethanol blending refers to mixing ethanol with petrol in fixed ratios such as E20 (20% ethanol) and E85 (85% ethanol). India achieved the 20% ethanol blending (E20) target in petrol in 2025, ahead of the original 2030 deadline. Flex-fuel vehicles are designed to operate on multiple ethanol–petrol blends ranging from E20 to E85. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed amendments in April 2026 to allow higher ethanol blends up to E85 and biodiesel blends up to B100. The initial flex-fuel rollout is planned in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur under the national biofuel transition framework. Ethanol expansion is expected to increase farmer income by about ₹12,403 crore and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 66.4 lakh metric tonnes.

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Which Indian government initiative is most directly linked with the recent expansion plan of 500 flex-fuel retail pumps by 2026 and promotion of higher ethanol-blended petrol in transport fuel?

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