• Source:JND
HighLights
  1. EBP saved India ₹1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange.
  2. Farmers gained ₹1.6 lakh crore from ethanol production.
  3. EBP reduced carbon emissions by 93 million tons.

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program has emerged as a major game-changer for India's energy security and environmental strategy. According to a government report released on Sunday, the initiative has saved the country's foreign exchange by reducing crude oil imports, while simultaneously reducing pollution and boosting farmers' incomes.

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Ethanol Blending Saved India Rs 1.90 Lakh Cr In Foreign Exchange

According to government data, India's ethanol blending program saved the country over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange between 2014-15 and May 2026 by substituting 31 million metric tons of imported crude oil with indigenous ethanol.

The report further states that India currently imports approximately 88.5 per cent of its crude oil requirements. Consequently, ethanol blending has become one of the government's top priorities to protect the economy from sudden fluctuations in international oil prices.

How The Ethanol Blending Program Benefits Farmers And Environment

- Boosting Farmers' Incomes: The report states that using sugarcane, maize, and broken rice (paddy) for ethanol production has generated over Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional income for farmers.

- Reducing Pollution: On the environmental front, blending ethanol with petrol has cut carbon emissions by more than 93 million metric tons, significantly reducing air pollution and reinforcing India's commitment to clean energy.

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What Govt Said On Bhutan Rejecting India's E20 Petrol Offer?

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday clarified that recent reports claiming Bhutan declined a proposal to import E20 petrol from India are 'incorrect'.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the ministry stated that no such offer was made by Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and that there is no proposal to export E20 petrol to Bhutan.

"Claims that Bhutan declined an offer to import E20 petrol from India are incorrect. No such offer has been made by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and there is no proposal for export of E20 petrol to Bhutan," read the post.

(With Inputs From Jagran.com)


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