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- The government has told Rajya Sabha that large quantities of FCI rice (3.9 million tonnes) and maize (6.8 million tonnes) have been used for ethanol production in the current supply year through June 2026.
- Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi said the 20% ethanol blending target has not affected food crop availability, food security, or retail inflation, as only surplus grains cleared by the Food Ministry after buffer stock requirements are diverted.
- He added that sugar prices are in a reasonable range, rising about 2.5% annually, since only surplus sugar goes to ethanol.
- Oil marketing companies' ethanol procurement has grown from 679 crore litres in ESY 2023-24 to over 1,033 crore litres in ESY 2024-25, with 705 crore litres already procured in the current year.
What to watch next
- Whether retail rice and sugar prices stay in check as ethanol blending continues
- Procurement levels and feedstock availability for the rest of ESY 2025-26
- Any changes to policy on blended petrol availability at retail outlets
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