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Ethanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers’ association

AIDA said India’s ethanol industry is building a diversified feedstock base rather than competing directly with maize users. By August-end, maize, surplus...

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E20 fuel increases mileage, helps farmers, and will not harm vehicles, says Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said E20 petrol has caused no vehicle damage and cited a report indicating improved mileage, though he did...

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USDA: Corn use for fuel ethanol expands to 475 million bushels in July

U.S. fuel ethanol producers consumed an estimated 475 million bushels of corn in July, up 2% month-on-month and 4% year-on-year. Total corn...

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Biofuel boom to boost demand for corn, sugar and vegetable oils

Global biofuel production could rise nearly 70% by 2030 from 2025, increasing demand for corn, sugarcane and vegetable oils. If proposed blending...

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ESY 2025-26: OMCs receive 84.5 crore litres of ethanol in August; ethanol blending remains at 20%

India's ethanol blending programme continues to strengthen, with oil marketing companies achieving the 20% blending target in August 2026. Higher ethanol procurement,...

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Pakistan ethanol producers prepare to enter EU fuel market

Major ethanol producers in Pakistan are stepping up ISCC certification efforts to expand sales into the EU fuel ethanol market. Interest in...

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US seeks India’s explanation on FCI rice allocation for ethanol

The US has sought details from India on using FCI-held rice for ethanol, alleging stocks exceed food-security needs. Washington also questioned subsidised...