
Asked about plans to increase production and adopt CBG, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said blending was voluntary until FY25, but mandates came into force from FY26. “During April 2025-February 2026, 82,000 tonnes of oil were produced by companies in the corresponding CBG marketing period. 2024-2025 was 42,700 tonnes.”





