Ethanol Blending Archives

Rising oil prices may accelerate India’s ethanol push

The surge in global crude oil prices following the Israel-Iran conflict could reshape India’s fuel strategy, with higher ethanol blending emerging as...

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Nepal okays ethanol blending for fuel security

Nepal has approved E10 ethanol blending to cut fuel imports, save Rs. 6 billion annually, and boost energy security. The policy is...

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Ethanol blending nears 20%; Maize dominates ethanol production

India’s ethanol blending reached 19.98% by January 2026, with grain-based sources dominating 72% of allocations, led by maize. However, sugarcane-based ethanol shows...

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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,...