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331What has been the impact of ethanol blending?
India hit its 20% ethanol-petrol blending target early, citing savings and farmer benefits. Yet motorists complain of lower mileage and higher costs,...
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110Pakistan: Sugar sales suspended amid price dispute
Rawalpindi faces a severe sugar shortage as 70–80% of shopkeepers halt sales over pricing disputes with authorities. Market prices have spiked to...
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311Pressure secures relief for South Africa’s sugar industry – DA
The DA welcomed the gazetting of Block Exemption regulations for South Africa’s sugar industry, allowing collaboration to tackle falling demand, low global...
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100Ghana government urged to strengthen enforcement of laws regulating tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened products
VAST-Ghana has urged stricter enforcement of laws on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks, alongside higher taxes to protect youth. Marking International Youth...
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107Bangladesh : Private co allowed to import 1.0m tonnes of sugar, lentil
The government has permitted Sincos Automation Technologies Limited to import 1 million tonnes of sugar and lentils—0.5 million tonnes each—for sale through...
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107Zimbabwe sugar exports surge 364pc in Q1
Zimbabwe’s sugar exports surged 364 percent in Q1 2025, rising from 3,385 tonnes to 15,711 tonnes, according to Hippo Valley Estates. Overall...
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79Tamil Nadu :NDLF demands nationalisation of Thirumandankudi sugar mill
The New Democratic Labour Front (NDLF) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take over the privately managed sugar mill at Thirumandankudi,...
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113Bangladesh Rice traders refuse to unload consignments due to high duty at Hili port
Importers at Hili land port have halted clearing rice consignments despite government approval, citing the 62.5% duty that raises costs to Tk95–100...
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122Pakistan eyes bigger share in US rice market after Trump’s 50 percent tariff on India
Pakistan aims to raise rice exports to the US to 100,000 metric tons this fiscal year, up from 80,000 tons, after President...
