August 6, 2026 9:32 PM
India rejects reports of US ethanol imports for fuel blending, says no policy change under consideration
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Thursday categorically denied media reports claiming that India is importing or plans to import large quantities of ethanol from the United States for its fuel blending programme, describing such claims as "baseless and factually incorrect." The Ministry clarified that ethanol used under the Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme is sourced entirely from domestic producers in accordance with the country's existing policy framework. It further sta...