# Centre Denies Plans to Blend Ethanol With Aviation Fuel 2026-08-06T11:00:28+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu denied Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that the Centre plans to mix ethanol with aviation turbine fuel. He called the claim false and irresponsible, while stating that no such proposal is under consideration. Naidu said ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel are different. He said SAF is internationally certified, recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and subject to strict safety testing. The dispute comes amid wider political arguments over E20 petrol, including concerns about mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer costs. The government has maintained that E20 is safe for vehicles and can reduce crude oil imports. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - siasat.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, aviation fuel, aviation safety, E20 petrol, ethanol blending Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/government-rejects-claim-of-ethanol-blending-in-aviation-fuel/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/government-rejects-claim-of-ethanol-blending-in-aviation-fuel/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.