Jio-bp, the fuel and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and bp on Wednesday (8th Feb 2023) announced the initial rollout of E20 petrol.

* A blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent fossil-based fuel.

* Jio-bp said it is one of the first fuel retailers in India to make E20 blended petrol available.

* E20 blending in petrol is being introduced in the country by the government of India.

Aim :  to reduce the country's oil import cost, energy security, lower carbon emission, and better air quality, among others.

* The government had advanced the target of E20 fuel from 2030 to 2025..

Source : Economic Times