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Ethanol-diesel blending may not be viable, tests flag sharp drop in flash point

India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News · 11 Aug 2026, 12:17

Recent tests indicate that blending ethanol with diesel is not a viable option, as there is a significant decrease in flash points. In response, the government is investigating the use of ethanol as a cleaner cooking fuel to lessen dependency on LPG imports. Oil retailers have assessed the potential for ethanol-diesel blending through their dedicated research centers.

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