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India Begins Testing E25 Petrol to Boost Biofuel Use and Reduce Oil Dependency

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India has initiated testing of E25 petrol, containing 25% ethanol, in vehicles to assess its performance and fuel economy.
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will monitor the blend over 150,000 km, aiming to increase domestic biofuel use and decrease crude oil imports, despite prior consumer criticism regarding E20 petrol.

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India has initiated testing of E25 petrol, containing 25% ethanol, in vehicles to assess its performance and fuel economy. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will monitor the blend over 150,000 km, aiming to increase domestic biofuel use and decrease crude oil imports, despite prior consumer criticism regarding E20 petrol.

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