The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition involving Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and the Central government over the ethanol allocation process, during which Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the court that the government remains committed to its ambitious plan of achieving 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol.

The Supreme Court issued notice in the matter and directed that the status quo be maintained until the next date of hearing.

Following the hearing, Venkataramani clarified that his submissions before the Court related solely to the quantum of ethanol supply and not to the government's blending policy itself.

He categorically stated that the Centre's decision to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol remains unchanged and will continue to be implemented. However, he noted that the volume of ethanol allocated to oil marketing companies would depend on demand and other operational considerations.