All posts tagged "petrol"
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90Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovt starts negotiations with auto OEMs over new ethanol blending target for India
Indian automakers have raised concerns over pushing ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%, citing high investment needs, weak demand, and fuel availability...
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69Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFood vs fuel: Surge in ethanol blending and its impact on sugar prices
India, having met its 20% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule, now eyes a 30% blend to cut fossil fuel use. But...
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54Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPetrol pump under scrutiny after drivers complain of high ethanol content in petrol
A fuel station near Chinthamani Mahal, Ondipudur, has been shut and is under investigation after multiple vehicles broke down due to suspected...
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92Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPetrol dealers seek relief from ethanol mandate during monsoon
Petrol dealers in South Gujarat have sought exemption from 20% ethanol blending during monsoon, citing fuel contamination and engine damage from high...
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65Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol Blending in Petrol Surpasses 18%, with Nearly Equal Contributions from Sugarcane and Grains
India has achieved an ethanol blending rate of 18.08% in petrol for the 2024–25 supply year, using 302.70 crore liters of ethanol—split...
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97Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia exports 7.95 lakh tonnes of broken rice, used as feedstock for ethanol, till March 25 of FY25
India's rice exports reached 198.65 lakh tonnes by March 25, 2025, surpassing the previous fiscal year's total of 163.58 lakh tonnes. This...
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173Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPetrol consumption decline to 12-month low, diesel consumption at 5-month low: Report
India's fuel consumption declined in February 2025, with petrol usage dropping to a 12-month low of 3.1 million metric tonnes (MMT), a...
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160Maize News in EnglishMaize Cultivation: Efforts to create a new belt of maize cultivation in Bihar intensified, ethanol increased the demand
The Indian government is promoting maize cultivation to boost bio-ethanol production and reduce petroleum dependence. A workshop organized by IIMR in Bihar...
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113Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBihar intensifies efforts to create new maize farming belt, driven by rising ethanol demand
The government is prioritizing maize cultivation to boost bioethanol production, aiming to reduce foreign petroleum dependency. The Indian Institute of Maize Research...
