Starting April 1, 2026, India will mandate E20 petrol with a minimum 95 RON across the nation. This directive from the ...
The introduction of RON 95 alongside E20 is intended to stabilise combustion as ethanol content rises. RON, or Research Octane Number, measures a fuel’s resistance to knocking. Higher octane fuel ...
With E20 petrol becoming compulsory from April, here is an exam-oriented explainer covering ethanol blending, Research Octane Number (RON 95), engine compatibility and its relevance for UPSC Prelims ...