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Maruti Suzuki launches WagonR that can run on pure ethanol; India to have 5,000 flex-fuel pumps by 2027-end
June 05, 2026 3:39 am
Cars that run on higher-fuel blends are generally less polluting than those that run on pure petrol or fuel with lower levels of blending.
India’s ethanol leap and the emerging trade-offs
May 12, 2026 5:59 am
Beyond environmental and rural income gains, Ethanol Blended Petrol was expected to reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil. However, this expectation has only been partially realised
The next fuel shift: More ethanol in Indians’ gas tank
May 04, 2026 6:23 am
Ethanol derived from sugarcane, maize and rice is today cheaper than petrol refined from crude oil. It strengthens the case to incentivise the rollout of flex-fuel vehicles along with separate dispensing units in fuel stations for higher ethanol blends. That said, global crude prices may not sustain at $110-per-barrel levels beyond a time
Knowledge Nugget: PM Modi's Ethanol push at Jewar airport. Why this biofuel is important for your UPSC exam
April 11, 2026 12:04 pm
At Jewar airport, PM Modi flags the ethanol push as a shield against the energy crisis. How is ethanol produced? What are the government schemes? In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ also learn about Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Advanced Sustainable Fuel.
UP introduces India’s first Excise Export Policy 2026-29 to boost liquor and ethanol exports
February 13, 2026 10:33 am
With this policy, the government aims to make UP's presence be felt abroad with liquor brands manufactured in the state
The missing 20 per cent: Why India needs transparency in blended petrol pricing
December 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Making the price build-up of blended petrol public, including the ethanol share, its procurement cost, and its tax treatment, would enhance accountability, improve fiscal coordination between the Centre and states, and give consumers a clear picture of what they are paying for
How grain, not sugar, is fuelling India’s ethanol production
October 13, 2025 7:15 am
A programme that was originally meant to support sugarcane growers has attracted Rs 40,000 crore of investment and turned out more beneficial for standalone grain-based ethanol manufacturers
Where can you buy ethanol free petrol in Pune?
August 31, 2025 10:01 pm
Two variants of ethanol free petrol (E0) are still available in the market: Indian Oil’s XP100 and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s poWer100.
What are the advanced alternatives to ethanol?
August 26, 2025 8:39 pm
Although biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels in transitioning to renewable energy, discussions are also going on about the alternatives to ethanol. What are those alternatives, and what are their benefits and challenges?
Maize gains at cost of cotton and soyabean as ethanol gains traction
August 24, 2025 10:55 pm
Maize area has grown by over 8.74 per cent– the largest growth of any crop this kharif. Behind the growth lies the fast acceptance of maize as the feedstock for production of ethanol.
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