The Latest Breaking News from Ethanol

E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI report

India has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-wheeler engines using E20 fuel. Two-wheeler durability tests indicated acceptable performance with E20 fuel. Automakers state E20 is safe for existing vehicles after extensive testing. Higher ethanol blends like E25…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Sugar Prices Push Higher as the Brazilian Real Weakens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.37 (+2.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.62%). Sugar prices settled higher on Monday. Sugar garnered support from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high on Monday,...

Barchart · Jul 6

Weakness in the Brazilian Real Supports Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.32 (+2.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices are moving higher today. Sugar garnered support today from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high, which discourages...

Barchart · Jul 6

Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remark

India's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance issues, amplified by the Attorney General's recent description of the policy as an "experiment." While the government denies rushing the rollout and highlights environmental and economic benefits,…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuel

The Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine performance as key benefits. Despite consumer concerns about mileage and older vehicles, the government is pushing ahead with ethanol blending. India is also exploring higher blends like E25 and E85.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Crude Oil Weakness Pressures Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.93%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday, with London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. NY sugar fell on Thursday, and London sugar erased most...

Barchart · Jul 2

Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.00%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, with London sugar falling from a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar is under pressure today amid weakness in crude oil...

Barchart · Jul 2

Corn Gains Extending to Thursday Morning, as Traders Square Up for 3-day Weekend

Corn price action is 2 to 4 ½ cents higher so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 3 to 8 ¼ cents higher, as the front months were the leaders. Open interest was down 6,265 contracts on Wednesday, mainly in December (-9,264), implying modest short covering....

Barchart · Jul 2

Corn Extends Post-USDA Bounce to Wednesday

Corn futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 3 to 8 ¼ cents higher, as the front months were the leaders. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 7 cents higher at $3.92 1/4. EIA’s weekly update showed a total of 1.117 million barrels per day of ethanol production in...

Barchart · Jul 1

Global Weather Risks Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.75%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 7-week high and London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar...

Barchart · Jul 1