Diesel Blending: Like ethanol, biodiesel is being mixed with diesel, selling at pumps, know what is the percentage of adulteration?
- bySherya
- 20 Jul, 2026
Diesel Blending: The ongoing controversy over mixing ethanol with petrol has not even ended yet, and the government is preparing to introduce adulterated diesel soon. Let's find out what percentage of organic diesel will be mixed in the diesel.

Now there will be organic blending in diesel.
Diesel Blending: There's considerable uproar across the country regarding the blending of ethanol with petrol. Many people have complained that their vehicles are breaking down due to this petrol. However, the government has not made any decision to recall it. Amidst the protests and complaints, the government is now preparing to introduce unadulterated diesel after petrol. Just as E20 has arrived on the market, B5 is also expected to arrive by 2020.
What percentage of adulteration will there be?
In fact, after E-20, the government is preparing to introduce B-5 fuel soon. This will be adulterated diesel. Just as E-20 petrol was created by adding 20 percent ethanol to petrol, B-5 diesel will be created by adding 5 percent biotin to 95 percent diesel. The government says it can be used without any engine modifications.
How will biodiesel be made?
According to information provided by Indian Oil, this diesel will be produced from jatropha and karanjia. These are both vegetable oils that cannot be used for food or drink. Therefore, using them will allow for the production of high-quality biodiesel. The government has already successfully produced biodiesel and tested it. With the help of Haryana Roadways, Railways, and Tata, extensive testing has been conducted using 5 to 10 percent of the oil.
Pollution will be controlled.
The objective of producing this biodiesel is the same as the government's goal for E-20. The government believes that dependence on other countries for oil is not right. In such a situation, domestic production is more appropriate. Furthermore, this fuel will also help control pollution. The E-20 target has been achieved ahead of schedule. Consequently, the government also plans to introduce biodiesel by 2030.




