All posts tagged "Ethanol Diversion"
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227Sugar News in EnglishNo ethanol link, decline in sugarcane production and stockpiling driving up sugar price: Experts
Sugar prices in Maharashtra have surged to ₹75–80 per kg, driven mainly by declining sugarcane production, shorter crushing seasons and trader stockpiling....
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168Sugar News in EnglishSugar price rise: Centre cites Red Rot, El Nino; Opposition flags Ethanol diversion, farmer payment concerns
Rising sugar prices have triggered a political row, with the Centre blaming lower production, red rot disease and El Niño, while opposition...
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303Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre denies ethanol diversion is behind sugar price rise
India’s Food Ministry said sugar prices rose from ₹48.18/kg on July 20 to ₹55.70/kg on August 20, mainly due to lower production,...
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214Sugar News in EnglishSugar stock limit raises concerns among food companies
India’s 15-day sugar stock limit for large industrial users has drawn opposition from food processors, who warn of production disruptions. Industry representatives...
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263Sugar News in EnglishRising sugar prices prompt mills to favor sugar over ethanol
Rising sugar prices are prompting Indian mills to favour sugar production over ethanol, with industry executives expecting restrictions on B-heavy molasses and...
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402Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra remain top sugarcane users for sugar, ethanol production in 2025-26
Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra led India in sugarcane utilisation for combined sugar and ethanol production in 2025-26, at 878 LMT and 1,045...
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227Sugar News in EnglishUP sugar price surge ahead of polls raises hopes of better returns for sugarcane farmers
Rising sugar prices in Uttar Pradesh have raised hopes among sugarcane farmers for higher returns ahead of next year’s elections. Wholesale prices...
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225Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishDiversion of surplus sugar for ethanol production has improved FRP payments to farmers: Government
India’s ethanol programme has improved sugar mills’ financial viability, supporting timely FRP payments to sugarcane farmers. Surplus sugar diverted to ethanol rose...
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300Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovt mulls curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market
India is considering restricting sugarcane diversion to ethanol in the 2026-27 season to increase domestic sugar supplies and curb record prices. The...
