Ethanol Blending Helps Control Fuel Costs, Boosts Energy Security

New Delhi, July 31: India’s ethanol blending programme has helped reduce dependence on imported crude oil and supported fuel price stability, with the government stating that petrol prices could have reached around Rs 125 per litre without the initiative.

The programme has increased the use of domestically produced ethanol in petrol, helping save foreign exchange, strengthen energy security, and create additional opportunities for farmers by generating demand for agricultural products used in ethanol production.

Ethanol blending has also supported India’s cleaner energy goals by reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of alternative fuels.

The government said the continued expansion of ethanol blending will play a key role in building a sustainable and self-reliant energy ecosystem while supporting rural economies and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels.