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Ethanol blending saved consumers Rs 30/litre during crude spike: Govt

India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News · 31 Jul 2026, 10:43

The petroleum ministry defended India's ethanol blending program on Friday. It stated that blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Food security obligations always take precedence over ethanol production needs. Rice is only one approved feedstock, used when surplus stocks are available. Ethanol blending acts as insurance against global oil price shocks.

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