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Ethanol boosts Maharashtra’s sugar industry amid renewed E20 debate

Maharashtra’s sugar industry defended India’s E20 programme, saying ethanol has strengthened mill finances, farmer payments and rural livelihoods. The state invested ₹35,000...

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Indonesia to build up at least 30 ethanol plants to accelerate E20 fuel rollout

Indonesia plans to build 30–50 ethanol plants to support a transition from E10 to E20 petrol and strengthen energy self-sufficiency. President Prabowo...

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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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Despite adequate domestic output, India continues to import ethanol from US

India’s ethanol blending reached 20% in 2026, with production rising from 450 million litres in 2016 to 9.7 billion litres in 2025....

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India shifts ethanol focus to maize as E20 rollout gathers pace

India is accelerating maize-based ethanol production, with maize now contributing about 35% of ethanol output to support E20 fuel rollout. The shift...

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E20 may cut mileage by up to 5% but offers cleaner combustion, energy security benefits: Oil Ministry

India said E20 petrol may reduce fuel economy by 3–5% in some vehicles but offers cleaner combustion, higher efficiency and lower emissions....

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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....