India's ethanol industry escalates renewable fuel push amid crude volatility. The All India Distillers' Association proposes increasing ethanol blending beyond the achieved E20 target to over 20 percent, potentially reducing crude oil imports significantly. With Middle East tensions driving oil prices higher, the industry argues higher ethanol blends could mitigate supply disruptions and economic impact. AIDA seeks government approval to gradually raise mandates from 20 to 30 percent blending, expand flex-fuel vehicles, and explore ethanol in diesel. India's sector now operates 380 distilleries with 2,000 crore litres production capacity, positioning the nation to strengthen energy security while advancing clean fuel objectives.
