Representatives from the oil sector have stated that ethanol-blended petrol poses no harm to vehicles while offering advantages to farmers. The comments came during a press conference held on July 5, 2026.
R. Kesavan, a former deputy general manager at IndianOil, along with dealer M. Arun and entrepreneur N.S. Krishnamoorthi, addressed the gathering. They noted that the fuel blend does not damage engines and helps farmers by repelling insects from crops.
The representatives pointed out that several nations already rely on similar blends. These include the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Thailand.
They also clarified the production process. Sugarcane juice is not combined directly with petrol to produce the ethanol blend.
