India's ethanol blended petrol programme balances food security, farmer welfare and energy security

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Feedstock (ESY 2025-26)

Ethanol price paid

Maize

Rs.71.86/litre

Sugarcane Juice/Syrup

Rs.65.61/litre

Damaged Foodgrains

Rs.64.00/litre

B-heavy Molasses

Rs.60.73/litre

FCI Rice

Rs.60.32/litre

C-heavy Molasses

Rs.57.97/litre

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is a key national initiative to enhance India's energy security, reduce dependence on imported crude oil and support farmers while safeguarding food security. Certain recent claims have presented an incomplete and misleading picture of the programme. The following clarifications address these issues and set out the factual position.

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