India's ethanol blending programme saves Rs 1.90 lakh crore in forex, cuts crude imports
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The Indian government's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has saved over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange by substituting 310 lakh metric tonnes of imported crude oil between 2014-15 and May 2026. The programme has also reduced greenhouse gas emissions and boosted farmers' incomes through new market opportunities. The government emphasizes that ethanol blending is a global practice, positioning the initiative as a key pillar of India's energy transition and biofuel strategy.
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The ethanol blending programme has resulted in a saving of over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange by substituting 310 lakh metric tonnes of imported crude oil
New Delhi, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has emerged as a key pillar of India's energy transition and biofuel strategy, which has saved the country's foreign exchange by reducing crude oil... - Social News XYZ
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