Ethanol blending saved consumers Rs 30/litre during crude spike: Govt
The petroleum ministry said ethanol blending saved consumers nearly Rs 30 per litre during the crude price spike.
India's ethanol blending program uses a flexible mix of approved feedstocks, with FCI rice used only when surplus after food security obligations.
FCI rice accounted for 0.02% of ethanol production in ESY 2023-24, rising to 24.6% in ESY 2025-26.
The ministry rejected claims that subsidized rice supports the program, stating food security always takes precedence.
The program also uses damaged grain and broken rice unfit for human consumption, and expands second-generation ethanol from agricultural residue.
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