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Who Pays If E20 Fuel Damages Your Car? Explained

As E20 petrol becomes more common across India, many car owners are asking one important question: Who pays if something goes wrong? While the government says E20 is safe for compatible vehicles, some owners have reported concerns about mileage, wear and tear, and repair costs. This has created confusion over…

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The Hidden Networks Behind Brazil's Energy Market

How methanol connects traders, criminal networks, and Russian commodities in Brazil.

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Crude Oil Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.06 (+0.40%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.45%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday, supported by crude oil's strength. WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) rose more than +2% on Tuesday to a...

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Rising Crude Oil Prices Support Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.01%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +3.70 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today, supported by crude oil's strength. WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) is up more than +2% today at a 5-week high,...

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E20 may lower mileage by 3-5% in some older vehicles, no widespread engine damage found: Govt

E20 petrol may cause a slight fuel economy reduction in older vehicles. Extensive testing has not found widespread engine damage linked to ethanol blending. Many older vehicles operate on E20 fuel without verified evidence of engine failure. Manufacturers continue to honor warranty obligations for vehicles using compliant E20 fuel. The…

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India's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crore

Public Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ESY 2024-25. As of July 2026, 501 ethanol manufacturing units were registered for supply. Uttar Pradesh led ethanol-blended petrol sales with 124.98 crore litres. The domestic procurement…

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Triveni Engineering demerger: Last day to buy stock to get Triveni Power Transmission shares. Check details

The company, which is associated with the production of sugar and ethanol along with engineering works, announced earlier this year that as part of its demerger of its power transmission business, every eligible shareholder get one share of Triveni Power Transmission for every three shares held in Triveni Engineering as…

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Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.01 (-0.13%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -2.70 (-0.57%). Sugar prices posted modest losses on Monday as they consolidated above last Thursday’s 3-week low. Prices fell to that 3-week low amid an improvement...

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Sugar Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.13%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -3.00 (-0.64%). Sugar prices are slipping today amid dollar strength and weakness in crude oil. The stronger dollar is bearish for most commodities, and weakness in crude...

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No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says minister

The government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific studies and industry consultations. India achieved the twenty percent blending target five years ahead of schedule. This program has saved foreign exchange and reduced carbon emissions significantly.

The Economic Times

Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20

India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), exports and flex-fuel vehicles after achieving nationwide E20 petrol rollout. With ethanol production capacity outpacing current demand, policymakers are seeking new markets to absorb surplus capacity and expand India's…

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INDIA bloc vows to demand accountability from govt on Ram temple donation 'theft', paper leaks

Opposition INDIA bloc leaders met to strategize for the Parliament's Monsoon session. They will demand accountability from the government on key national issues. Concerns include alleged Ram temple donation theft and education system failures. The bloc also plans to address ethanol blending mandates and paper leaks. They vow to fight…

The Economic Times

Laos authorities blame lack of autopsies for failure to bring methanol death murder charges

Six foreign tourists died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol in a backpacker town in November 2024

The Independent UK

Opposition asks govt to discuss Ram temple donation 'theft', ethanol, Manipur in Parliament

Opposition leaders requested discussions on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They specifically highlighted the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple. Student concerns and the situation in Manipur were also raised as important topics.

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Sugar Prices Benefit from Surging Crude Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.70%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +15.30 (+3.37%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices on Friday spurred short covering in...

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Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +16.70 (+3.67%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices today have spurred short covering in sugar...

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Landmark court victory for car owner fuels growing row over India’s ethanol policy

Ethanol carries less energy than petrol, so a car burns more of it to cover the same distance. Owners complain that the now ubiquitous E20 fuel cuts their mileage as a result

The Economic Times

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers expressed despair over new United States tariffs. These tariffs were imposed on thousands of Brazilian products by the U.S. government. Brazilian officials rejected the U.S. claims of unfair trade practices and market access. The U.S. seeks better access to Brazil's ethanol market without concessions for…

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Why are World Sugar Futures Stuck in Neutral?

World sugar futures on the Intercontinental Exchange have traded in a narrow range of 13.34 to 16.10 cents per pound in 2026. While sugar is consolidating, it has made higher lows since mid-February but lower highs since late March.

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Sugar Prices Retreat as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.41 (-2.76%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -6.20 (-1.35%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp losses on Thursday and fell to 2.5-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...

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Improvement in Indian Monsoon Rains Hammers Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.36 (-2.42%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.39%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp losses today and fell to 2.5-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar prices. India’s...

The Economic Times

E20 petrol damages Maruti Grand Vitara: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to replace the car or pay over Rs 21.6 lakh to Chhattisgarh car owner

E20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair costs after a vehicle owner claimed that using E20 petrol led to persistent engine problems. The commission noted that motorists have limited alternatives as E20 petrol has become widely available at fuel…

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Want Pure Petrol? Gadkari Says It Will Cost More

What if filling your vehicle with pure petrol suddenly became a premium choice? That is exactly what Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has suggested while defending India's ethanol-blending programme. His latest remarks have reignited the debate over E20 fuel, engine safety, mileage, and consumer choice. As millions…

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Sugar Prices Slip as Monsoon Rains Improve in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -14.20 (-3.06%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...

The Economic Times

Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economy

Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule in 2022 and is expanding its use. This program has generated significant payments for farmers and reduced crude oil imports. Flex-fuel vehicles and expanded retail infrastructure are key to the…

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