All posts tagged "crude oil imports"
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93Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishE20 policy strengthens India’s energy security; EVs and ethanol must coexist: IFGE
IFGE says ethanol and EVs should complement each other in India’s energy transition. E20 has reduced crude imports by 30.2 MMT and...
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121Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishWISMA backs Centre’s ethanol blending programme, says it strengthens energy security and farmers’ income
WISMA reaffirmed support for India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, saying it saved ₹1.13 lakh crore in foreign exchange, reduced crude imports by...
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106Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishKarnataka: Mysuru sugarcane growers urge PM to stay firm on ethanol policy
The Indian Sugarcane Farmers’ Association urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue promoting ethanol blending, saying it boosts farmers’ incomes, reduces crude...
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127Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English
Ethanol blending in petrol can help India save ₹38,000 crore annually: Oil Ministry
India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme can save about $4 billion (₹38,000 crore) annually in crude oil imports. Since ESY 2014-15, ethanol blending...
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105Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishParliament Session: Government says over 23 crore vehicles running on E20 blends without verified engine failures
India mandated E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, 2026, replacing the earlier notification. The government said extensive testing confirmed no widespread engine...
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111Edible Oil News in EnglishPakistan raises vegetable oil prices following fuel cost increase
Pakistan increased Utility Stores prices for vegetable oil and ghee following higher fuel, production and transport costs. Heavy reliance on imported palm...
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102Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishRevised rice policy will expand feedstock base for ethanol production: Joint Secretary, DFPD
At GEMA Ethanol Conclave 2026, the DFPD highlighted that India’s 20% ethanol blending has saved ₹1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange by...
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186Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishESY 2025-26: OMCs receive 101.7 crore litres of ethanol in June; ethanol blending remains at 20%
India’s ethanol blending programme continues to strengthen, with OMCs achieving the 20% blending target by blending 743 crore litres during ESY 2025-26...
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163Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English
Ethanol can reduce farmers’ MSP dependence, retain wealth within India: BIEPA president
BIEPA said ethanol production strengthens India’s energy security, creates demand for maize and surplus grains, and reduces crude oil imports. The industry...
