The Indian government has officially permitted the blending of synthetic hydrocarbons, such as ethanol, with aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in response to an energy crisis exacerbated by the West Asia conflict. The amendment to the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, broadens the definition of ATF to include blends with synthetic hydrocarbons, which are specified in the Indian Standard IS 17081. This regulatory change aims to promote the use of alternative fuels and decrease India's reliance on energy imports. As part of its sustainability goals, India plans to blend 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with jet fuel for international flights by 2027, increasing to 2% by 2028 and 5% by 2030 in alignment with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). However, there are currently no blending targets for domestic flights. The notification also updates enforcement provisions to include search and seizure rules under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.