The Indian government is planning to mandate that airlines use a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with regular jet fuel from January 2027. The government chose SAF because it is a cleaner fuel made from various natural, safe sources, including used cooking oil, agricultural waste, plants, and other renewable materials.
The government has prepared a schedule of SAF blend rate with regular jet fuel for the upcoming years, including 1% SAF in 2027, 2% in 2028, and 5% by 2030. This significant step is taken to reduce airline pollution and help India meet global climate and clean energy targets.
The blending of SAF with conventional aviation fuel is mainly linked to the international climate rule CORSIA, established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
This remarkable move is expected to increase the ticket price by around ₹100-₹200 per ticket. It is not only India that is promoting the use of SAF in airlines; other countries like the UK, the EU, Japan, Singapore, and the US are also aiming towards cleaner aviation fuel.
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This step can also create new green energy businesses, employment opportunities, and investment opportunities in India’s biofuel sector.
