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energy policy
India restricts diesel and petrol sales at retail pumps for bulk users
India has restricted institutional and commercial customers from buying motor spirit and high-speed diesel at retail outlets, directing them to source from their own consumer pumps. The order also caps retail high-speed diesel sales at 200 litres per day per customer for up to 90 days.
India ethanol push needs uniform policies and consumer trust: AIDA
India's Ethanol Blending Programme requires standardised state-level taxes and consumer education to succeed, according to the All India Distillers’ Association. With installed capacity of 2,000 crore litres and demand at 1,434 crore litres, the industry holds a surplus of 566 crore litres. Excise duty exemptions on higher blends (E22 to E30) aim to curb crude oil imports, but consumer concerns over mileage persist.
Commodities India Exempts Higher Ethanol Blend Grades from Excise Duty
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued notifications exempting ethanol blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27, and E30 from central excise duties, provided excise duty has already been paid on petrol and GST on ethanol. The move mirrors existing treatment for lower blends and aims to avoid double taxation, according to officials. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma stated it is a preliminary prerequisite for eventual introduction of higher blends after extensive testing.
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Commodities India's Clean Energy Ambitions to Boost Job Market
India's ambitious target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 is set to generate over 44 lakh jobs, with rooftop solar being the largest contributor. The study by CEEW and NRDC India highlights the employment potential and gender imbalance in the sector.