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biofuel
Commodities India Waives Excise Duty on Ethanol-Blended Petrol to Boost Cleaner Fuel Use
India has waived excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol (E22, E25, E27, E30) to promote cleaner fuel and reduce crude oil imports. The government plans to establish 500 ethanol fuel stations by end-2026, with initial rollout in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur. The move comes as global crude prices surged above $100 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, pushing domestic fuel prices up by over Rs 7.5 per litre.
Commodities India's Ethanol Push: E85 Fuel Price Drops by Rs 20/Litre
India is set to reduce the price of E85 fuel by Rs 20 per litre as part of its ethanol adoption strategy. This move aims to compensate for the lower energy content of ethanol and reduce fossil fuel imports.
Commodities India's Ethanol Expansion Reshapes Agriculture and Energy Markets
India's ethanol blending initiative has significantly increased farmland dedicated to fuel production, reshaping agricultural practices and impacting energy markets. The shift from sugarcane to grain-based ethanol, particularly maize and rice, has altered crop choices and raised concerns over food availability.