Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Ethanol

Weak India Monsoon Rains Lift Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.37%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.61%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on concerns that weak monsoon rains in India will lower sugar yields and reduce the country’s sugarcane harvest, the...

Barchart

Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: Govt

India's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insurance. This globally accepted practice, seen in countries like Brazil, has saved India over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange and boosted farmers' incomes. The initiative enhances energy security, cuts emissions,…

The Economic Times

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Mild Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.16%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month...

Barchart

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.90 (+0.20%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low...

Barchart

Slumping Crude Oil Pressures Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.24 (-1.77%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Monday’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 )...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Slide Amid Crude Oil Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.29 (-2.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.40 (-0.54%). Sugar prices are sliding today, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Today’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) has undercut...

Barchart

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supply

Once as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's adverse effects on cane cultivation. As ethanol demand rises, farmers are beginning to reassess their planting strategies, with some considering alternative crops. This shift might mark the first…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness Pressure Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.26 (-1.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -6.90 (-1.53%). Sugar prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY sugar matching Tuesday’s 1.75-month low. Dollar strength and weakness in crude oil prices on Thursday pressured...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.27 (-1.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.10 (-1.35%). Sugar prices are falling today, with NY sugar matching Tuesday’s 1.75-month low. Dollar strength and weakness in crude oil prices today are pressuring sugar prices....

Barchart

Corn Falling Back to Start Thursday

Corn prices are down 3 to 4 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures kicked it into rally mode into Wednesday’s close, with contracts 5 ¼ to 7 ¼ higher on the day. Preliminary open interest was up 1,613 contracts on Wednesday, with the exodus of July continuing, down 30,977...

Barchart

Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know

India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refutes this, calling it baseless. Fuel-grade ethanol undergoes purification, removing sugars. Denaturants in ethanol repel insects. BPCL confirms E20 petrol does not attract ants or insects around fuel…

The Economic Times

IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers say

The International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule marks a significant step towards maritime transport becoming a major market for the sector.

The Economic Times

Corn Rallies into the Wednesday Close

Corn futures kicked it into rally mode into Wednesday’s close, with contracts 5 ¼ to 7 ¼ higher on the day. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 3/4 cents at $3.90. The market will round out the week on Thursday, with Friday off in observance of...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Rise on Weak India Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.51%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday for a second day amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s...

Barchart

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Corn Posting Wednesday Strength

Corn futures are up 4 to 5 ¼ cents across most contracts on Wednesday trade. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 1/4 cents at $3.87 1/4. The market will round out the week on Thursday, with Friday off in observance of Juneteenth. EIA’s weekly update showed...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Climb on Concerns Over India’s Sugar Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.65%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.60%). Sugar prices are moving higher today for a second session amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. Short covering emerged in sugar after India’s Meteorological...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Rebound on India Crop Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.80%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.40 (+1.45%). Sugar prices erased early losses today and moved higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Weakness in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.02 (-0.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.20 (-0.49%). Sugar prices were under pressure on Monday, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Monday’s...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Undercut as Crude Oil Sinks

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.00 (-0.67%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Today’s -5% plunge...

The Economic Times

Maruti Suzuki shares jump over 4%. How is the new E100 regulation triggering a surge?

Maruti Suzuki shares surged after the government approved legal recognition for 100% ethanol blend fuel (E100). This move, championed by Nitin Gadkari, aims to reduce India's import dependence and boost energy security. Maruti's recent launch of India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle positions it as a direct beneficiary of this policy…

The Economic Times

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Bioflex price revealed; India's first flex-fuel hatchback costs Rs 86,000 more than top-end petrol model

Maruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R Bioflex, priced at Rs 7.24 lakh. This commercial-only variant, based on the ZXi+ petrol model, supports ethanol blends from E20 to E100. It features engineering upgrades like a recalibrated ECU and new fuel system components to align with…

The Economic Times

Ethanol transition can shift to "Transport Energy Backbone" to shield India from oil shocks: KPMG

India's ethanol use is evolving beyond simple blending. It is set to become a key transport energy source. This will help manage fluctuating global fuel prices. An adaptive fuel system, varied distribution, and flex-fuel vehicles are crucial. This shift aims to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on external price…

The Economic Times

Signed file on 100 per cent ethanol fuel rules: Nitin Gadkari says multiple companies to adopt alternative blend

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved 100 percent ethanol blend fuel. This move aims to significantly reduce India's import dependence on fossil fuels. Maruti Suzuki has launched a WagonR running on 100 percent ethanol. Other companies like Toyota, Suzuki, and Hyundai will soon follow. This initiative promises a viable alternative…

The Economic Times

Sebi approves IPOs of Bombay Coated, Bonfiglioli Transmissions and Swaraj Green Power

Sebi has approved IPO proposals of Bombay Coated and Special Steels, Bonfiglioli Transmissions and Swaraj Green Power and Fuel. The approvals underscore sustained momentum in India’s primary market, with investors showing strong interest across manufacturing, industrial and renewable energy sectors.

1 … 7 8 9 10

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Indian Sugar and Bioenergy Manufacturers Association

232 stories

India Meteorological Department

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.