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Revised 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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ESY 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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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...

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Nepal moves to set ethanol standards ahead of petrol blending rollout

Nepal has released a draft ethanol standard requiring 99.5% purity for petrol blending, following approval of its E10 policy. The framework promotes...

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GEMA refutes allegations of vehicle damage from ethanol-blended fuel

GEMA said ethanol-blended fuel does not damage vehicle engines, citing no complaints from automakers or FADA, though mileage falls 3–5%. It rejected...

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India’s Ethanol Production Jumps To 2,000 Cr Litres From 421 Cr Litres

India's ethanol blending programme saved over ₹1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange, replaced 310 lakh tonnes of crude oil and avoided 930...

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Ethanol blending helped India keep petrol prices among world’s lowest, says Puri

India said its ethanol blending programme has reduced reliance on imported crude, protected consumers from global oil price volatility, and supported farmers....