Ethanol Blending Archives

Ethanol production in India sufficient to meet blending target: Minister Suresh Gopi

India is well-positioned to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol, with ample grain-based capacity, said Minister Suresh Gopi. For ESY 2025–26, OMCs...

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Sugar industry seeks to raise ethanol blending to 27%

India’s sugar industry has urged the government to raise ethanol blending to E27, citing surplus capacity and over Rs 40,000 crore in...

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AIDA pushes for higher ethanol blending as industry faces surplus production

AIDA president Vijendra Singh said India faces surplus ethanol production and urged raising petrol blending from E20 to E25, exploring ethanol-diesel blending,...

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ESY 2025-26: 179.8 crore litres ethanol blended till December 2025

India’s ethanol blending reached 20% in December 2025, with strong growth in production and capacity. OMCs allocated over 1,048 crore litres for...

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Ethanol surplus looms over India’s sugar mills as E20 milestone meets capacity glut

India achieved E20 ethanol blending ahead of schedule, but sugar mills face a looming ethanol surplus as production capacity nears 1,990 crore...

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Nepal approves ethanol blending in petrol to cut imports and pollution

Nepal has approved blending 10% ethanol in petrol to cut fuel imports, save foreign exchange, and reduce emissions. The policy allows Nepal...

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Pakistan : 5% voluntary ethanol blending proposed

A committee led by Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister recommended 5% voluntary ethanol blending (E5) with petrol, citing commercial viability and consultation with oil...