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India’s Push for 20 per Cent Ethanol Blending in Petrol Gets a Red Light From Vehicle Owners

An Indian government programme that aims to reduce the nation’s crude oil import bill by blending a renewable fuel in the petrol sold at bunks has hit a speed bump, with cost-conscious drivers up in arms over an alleged reduction in mileage. India has been aiming to cut costly oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions since 2014 by blending petrol with ethanol, a biofuel derived from agricultural produce or organic waste that burns more cleanly t…

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New Delhi: Speaking to CNBCTV18, Atul Chaturvedi, Executive Chairman, Shree Renuka Sugars, said that the sugar industry has been demanding an increase in the minimum selling price for the last two years, especially since the sector is highly regulated. The industry is demanding a price closer to ₹41 per kg, especially since the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is going to increase in the current or upcoming season. However, Chaturvedi stressed …

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ChiniMandi broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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