The Attorney General’s Office clarified that media reports claiming the Union described the E20 ethanol blending programme as an “experiment” before the Supreme Court were incorrect. It stated no such submission was made, rejecting the reports as a misrepresentation of arguments presented in court.
The Supreme Court directed maintenance of status quo on the Karnataka High Court order enhancing ethanol allocation for ESY 2025–26. The Court was hearing an oil marketing company’s plea claiming that the direction could affect the national policy targeting 20% ethanol blending in petrol.
Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea alleging that LPG exports are being prioritised despite domestic shortage, with a Division Bench of Justices Anil S Kilor and Raj D Wakode terming the matter “serious” and of grave importance.
