Ethanol Blending in India: A Boon for Farmers Amid Rising Oil Prices
How the promised gains from ethanol blending of petrol evaporated
The Economic Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the benefits of ethanol blending during the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. He credited this initiative with helping India avoid importing 45 million barrels of crude oil, thus saving valuable foreign exchange amidst soaring crude oil prices reaching $115 per barrel.
- 01Ethanol blending has helped India reduce crude oil imports significantly.
- 02Prime Minister Modi emphasized the role of farmers in this initiative.
- 03Rising crude oil prices have reached $115 per barrel.
- 04The event took place in the sugarcane belt of western Uttar Pradesh.
- 05The initiative is seen as beneficial for rural India.
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During the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of ethanol blending in reducing India's dependence on crude oil imports. With crude oil prices soaring to $115 per barrel, he noted that this initiative has enabled India to avoid importing 45 million barrels of crude oil, effectively saving the country valuable foreign exchange. Modi credited farmers for their crucial role in this achievement, highlighting the positive impact on rural India. The event underscored the government's commitment to supporting the agricultural sector while addressing energy needs amid global price fluctuations.
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The ethanol blending initiative is expected to boost local farmers' incomes while contributing to energy security.
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