The Petroleum Ministry altered the definition of ATF under Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Velankanni Raj B. In a boost for India’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ambitions and alleviating some pressure amid the West Asia crisis, the Petroleum Ministry on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) expanded the definition of what constitutes aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to include blending of the fuel with synthesised hydrocarbons, that is, fuel created from non-petroleum sources. The gazette notification reads: “The following sub-clause shall be substituted, namely: ‘aviation turbine fuel’ is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons conforming to IS 1571 specification or its blend with synthesised hydrocarbons as specified in IS 17081.” Published – April 22, 2026 08:29 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Political parties barred from using vehicles to transport voters: Cuddalore Collector Annamayya Collector warns of zero tolerance for crimes against women, children