Ethanol is produced from agricultural feedstocks, including sugarcane and grains.
India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol From 2026-27 Tender For Petrol Blend
In short
The move comes amid concerns over the environmental impact and the availability of sugarcane, which is a key crop for India. This decision aims to boost the use of cheaper and more readily available feedstocks for blending fuel with petrol.
Key points
- India's petrol blending tender has been banned from using sugar-based ethanol.: India's petrol blending tender has been banned from using sugar-based ethanol.
- The decision aims to boost cheaper feedstock use.: The decision aims to boost cheaper feedstock use.
- It addresses environmental concerns and the availability of sugarcane.: It addresses environmental concerns and the availability of sugarcane.