Ethanol Diversion Archives

India’s Ethanol Pivot Reshapes Sugar Market Balance

India’s sugar market remains tight, with net production of 27.96 million tonnes below consumption of 29 million tonnes. The government’s ban on...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s Cane-Cost Squeeze Keeps Global Sugar Market on Edge

India’s sugar industry faces mounting pressure from rising cane costs, delayed crushing and farmer payment concerns, while restrictions on sugar-based ethanol add...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa weighs further sugar import controls after raising import duty

South Africa is considering further restrictions on sugar imports after raising import duties to R6.97/kg in August. Imports rose to 94,984 tonnes...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India sets zero sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27 tender

India has directed oil marketing companies to eliminate sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27, excluding sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses from...

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Sugar News in English

El Nino to impact India’s sugar output in 2026-27

India’s 2026-27 sugar production is forecast at 29–31 million tonnes as El Niño and below-normal monsoon rainfall threaten sugarcane output. Tighter supplies...

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Sugar News in English

112 lakh tonnes of sugar output estimated in upcoming crushing season in Maharashtra; millers disagree, see production below 90 lakh tonnes

Maharashtra’s 2025-26 sugar production is projected at 112 lakh tonnes, with 15 lakh tonnes diverted to ethanol. Industry experts dispute the estimate,...