<h1>Government to set formal standards for 27% ethanol petrol blend under new fuel regulations by August</h1> The government plans to establish regulatory standards for blending 27 percent ethanol in petrol by the end of August, following the successful implementation of a 20 percent ethanol blend. Currently, vehicles can operate on 20 percent ethanol fuel with minor engine modifications, but no formal standards exist for the 27 percent blend. The move aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, which constitute 85 percent of the country's oil consumption, and to support agricultural diversification by utilizing ethanol derived from sugarcane, broken rice, and other crops. Eleven automobile manufacturers have developed flex-fuel vehicles compatible with higher ethanol blends. The government emphasizes protecting farmers' interests while addressing pollution and energy security concerns through increased ethanol use in fuel.