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Why diverting maize for ethanol is affecting poultry farmers

Despite a record maize production last year, India’s poultry farmers are contending with higher retail prices of the poultry staple due to its increasing demand for ethanol blending. With a decline in sowing and deficient rainfall this year, experts say this is likely to get worse.

Newslaundry · 13h ago

Man Fills His Gas Tank At Costco. Then He Realizes Something Isn’t Adding Up

"What are they doing to out gasoline?!"

Motor1 · Sep 26

Nitin Gadkari says 100% ethanol car can cut fuel bills to just Rs 25 per litre

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said a car that runs entirely on ethanol, with no petrol needed at all, will launch in October. He said the running cost would work out equal to a petrol car using fuel priced at around Rs 25 a litre. Gadkari made the remarks while…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

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Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said greater ethanol use could boost farmers’ incomes and reduce India’s dependence on petroleum imports. Launching Madhya Pradesh’s new public bus service, he also backed flex-fuel, electric and hydrogen vehicles, waste-to-fuel projects and expanded public transport, while outlining plans to increase bus manufacturing and…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Corn Bounces of Session Lows into Wednesday’s Close

Corn futures saw some late session strength as contracts closed with losses of 1 ½ to 2 ¼ cents across the board on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $4.89. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production at 1.099 million barrels per...

Barchart · Sep 16

Corn Falling Lower on Wednesday

Corn futures are trading with 6 cent losses across the front months at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 6 cents at $4.84 1/2. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production at 1.099 million barrels per day in the week of 9/4, steady with the week...

Barchart · Sep 16

Japan turns rice waste into organic ethanol for cosmetics and household products

Japan is finding new uses for rice that would otherwise be left behind, turning unused or unwanted rice into organic ethanol for cosmetics and everyday household products. Fermenstation, a Japanese company working with fermentation technology, has developed a process that ferments and distills rice into ethanol while also making use…

The Times of India · Sep 15

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Grain-based feedstocks power nearly 70% of India’s ethanol supplies in 2025-26

Grain-based feedstocks now supply nearly seventy percent of India's ethanol. Maize and surplus FCI rice are leading grain contributors to this supply. Sugar-based feedstocks also provide a substantial and important share of ethanol. India's ethanol capacity is expanding, requiring new utilization avenues. Future uses include Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Sustainable Aviation…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Corn Squares Up Ahead of USDA Report Day

Corn futures were busy squaring up ahead of the Friday USDA report, closing Thursday with gains of 5 to 7 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 cents at $4.87. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production at 1.099 million barrels per day...

Barchart · Sep 10

Corn Getting a Bounce Ahead of USDA Report Day

Corn futures are trading with Thursday midday gains of 3 to 4 cents, getting a bounce from the Wednesday weakness. There were 319 deliveries against September corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/2 cents at $4.84 1/2. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production...

Barchart · Sep 10

India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risks

India seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation is testing biofuel blends with diesel and gasoline. India also promotes flex-fuel vehicles to reduce import reliance. Concerns exist regarding engine performance and fuel efficiency with higher ethanol.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Surging Crude Prices Are Supportive for Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.19 (+1.05%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +8.00 (+1.54%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on the +3% surge in crude price (CLV26 ) to a 3.25-month high. Higher crude prices support ethanol prices...

Barchart · Sep 9

Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM Advisor

India plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fuel independence. The government is also exploring biofuel additives for the diesel segment. Ethanol manufacturers are encouraged to diversify into compressed biogas production. Existing investments in the biofuels sector will…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

A Teenager Died with Alcohol in His Blood and Pathologists Traced It to Yeast Growing in His Stomach

A 16-year-old with severe disability had alcohol in his blood at autopsy. Pathologists found the source in three ulcers in his stomach.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

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The Economic Times · Sep 8

Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paper

A research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while allowing temporary E15 reductions. This approach would respond to agricultural shocks and manage economic costs effectively. The paper advocates for a flexible feedstock strategy to avoid food market pressure.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Kia builds E20 readiness into India strategy as it expands powertrain options

Kia India is preparing its vehicle portfolio for higher ethanol fuel blends. The automaker has developed engineering capabilities for fuel blends from E20 to E100. This flexible-fuel technology is part of a broader multi-powertrain strategy. Kia is also expanding its hybrid, CNG, and electric vehicle offerings. The company is ready…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder Sharma

Sharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.

Latin Times · Sep 2

Poison in the Bottle: How Cuba's Economic Crisis Fueled a Toxic and Deadly Bootleg Alcohol Trade

Cuba's economic crisis pushes citizens toward dangerous bootleg liquor, causing toxic methanol poisonings and urgent public health warnings.

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Barchart · Sep 1

August’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

August was a bullish month for commodities, with gains in most sectors except for animal proteins and lumber. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to affect commodity prices as markets head into fall.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital

The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel pumps across India. The plea sought prominent displays at stations and the inclusion of ethanol percentage on fuel receipts and invoices issued to consumers nationwide.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limit

By utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. This innovative method was able to convert ethanol into acetate, which energized the reduction of uranium within the sediment. Over two years, levels of uranium in groundwater fell below the EPA's safe drinking…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages on petrol dispensing nozzles. It also requests a public database detailing vehicle compatibility with ethanol blends. An expert committee will examine the real-world impact of E20 fuel. The court…

The Conversation · Aug 28

A black fungus is thriving in the midst of Ireland’s whiskey boom – we need to know more about it

Irish whiskey is one of Ireland’s great export success stories. Exports were worth over €930 million in 2025, with the country’s much-loved spirit being sold all over the world.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehicles

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking place about the feasibility of lower ethanol blends for older vehicles. The existing infrastructure could accommodate a transition if government policies evolve. However, creating a new petrol…

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