India rules out US ethanol imports for fuel blending amid trade talks

India rules out ethanol import concessions to US, says no policy change in bilateral trade talks

India mandates mixing 20% ethanol with gasoline. Government regulations allow the use of locally produced ethanol for mixing with gasoline.

India rules out US ethanol imports for fuel blending amid trade talks

India has not offered any concessions or commitments to the US on imports of ethanol for fuel blending in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, the Commerce Department

India rejects reports of US ethanol imports for fuel blending, says no policy change under consideration – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on August 7, 2026 12:52 am by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN / WEB DESK The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Thursday categorically denied media reports claiming that India is importing or plans to import large quantities of ethanol from the United States for its fuel blending programme, describing such claims as “baseless and factually incorrect.” The Ministry clarified that ethanol used under the Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme is…