From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priority
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India is putting food security ahead of its ethanol blending ambitions after drought and the lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade have created crop shortages of corn and sugarcane. The government has shifted focus to ensure food supply, which threatens the 20% ethanol blending target and could reduce the ethanol share in petrol to around 15%.
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Mumbai: India's drive to replace imported oil with home-grown biofuel faces a setback as the lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade hits corn and sugarcane crops, forcing New Delhi to prioritise food security over ethanol production. The proportion of ethanol in Indian petrol is poised to…
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India faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situation has prompted New Delhi to prioritize food security over its ethanol blending targets. Estimates suggest that the ethanol blending ratio may decrease this…
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India faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situation has prompted New Delhi to prioritize food security over its ethanol blending targets. Estimates suggest that the ethanol blending ratio may decrease this…
