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27 percent Ethanol Blending by 2030
August 28 , 2025
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- India plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol to 27 percent by 2030 to boost energy security and reduce oil imports.
- Ethanol blending has grown from 1.53 percent in 2014 to an expected 20 percent by 2025, saving foreign exchange and cutting emissions.
- Ethanol reduces carbon monoxide emissions significantly but requires large water use, especially for sugarcane cultivation in water-stressed states.
- Rising ethanol demand has contributed to maize shortages, affecting food security and causing inflation risks.
- Vehicles may see reduced fuel efficiency with higher ethanol blends unless designed or modified for them.
- Second-generation ethanol from crop residues and waste is critical to sustainable growth and reducing food crop dependency.
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