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ETHANOL NEWS

Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen, not undermine, India's food security

August 31, 2026 7:18 am

Fuel self-reliance should never force a choice between food and fuel.

On ethanol-blended fuel, sugar and grains, the tail is wagging the dog

August 29, 2026 8:23 am

The problem with India’s ethanol blending programme isn’t sugar, but too much reliance on grains, especially FCI rice

'Low mileage, high costs': E20 woes take centrestage as Arvind Kejriwal parades those affected

August 26, 2026 11:56 am

Arvind Kejriwal said Goa is among the states most affected by the “forced” E20 rollout since the density of car owners and two-wheelers is among the highest here.

Daily Briefing: CJP on Rajasthan's schools, India's Metro story, sugar-ethanol link

August 22, 2026 9:40 am

Also in today's edition, an Express explainer on the evolving India-Afghanistan ties since the Taliban took over and an expert's view on the 'should government charge for UPI' debate.

Sugar price rise not related to diversion for ethanol: Centre issues clarification

August 21, 2026 6:48 pm

“It is incorrect to attribute the recent increase in sugar prices to the diversion of sugar for ethanol production,” the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said.

'Will pure petrol come from your father's house': BJP MP defends ethanol blend

August 10, 2026 1:45 pm

Citing the global geopolitical turmoil, the MP from Rewa claimed that the vessels carrying oil from the Gulf nations have to travel an additional distance of approximately 18,000 km to bring the imports to India.

India’s ethanol policy must count water, sustainability costs

August 06, 2026 5:13 pm

Blending targets can provide direction, but they should not become ends in themselves

'No plan to blend ethanol with aviation fuel': Minister Ram Mohan Naidu rejects Arvind Kejriwal's claim

August 07, 2026 4:34 am

Civil Aviation Minister says ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel are different, calling the AAP chief's claim 'completely false and irresponsible'

Tehseen Poonawalla claims Delhi Police put him under 'house arrest' before E20 protest

August 01, 2026 3:24 pm

The activist had announced on Friday that he would be on a solo walk to Gandhi Smriti and begin an indefinite hunger strike against the government's ethanol-blended fuel policy.

'No pressure on automakers to hide any fact': Centre clears air amid E20 backlash

July 30, 2026 10:07 pm

India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol five years ahead of schedule.

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