India Undecided on Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%

The Indian government has not yet decided to increase the amount of ethanol mixed with petrol beyond the current 20%.

This decision is pending further studies and consultations with various stakeholders.

Ethanol blending has already brought significant benefits, such as saving foreign exchange, reducing crude oil dependency, lowering carbon emissions, and increasing farmer income.

There are concerns about the impact on older vehicles and food security, but the government assures that only surplus grains are used for ethanol production, ensuring food security and no impact on retail sugar and rice inflation.