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Japan turns rice waste into organic ethanol for cosmetics and household products

Japan is finding new uses for rice that would otherwise be left behind, turning unused or unwanted rice into organic ethanol for cosmetics and everyday household products. Fermenstation, a Japanese company working with fermentation technology, has developed a process that ferments and distills rice into ethanol while also making use…

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Grain-based feedstocks power nearly 70% of India’s ethanol supplies in 2025-26

Grain-based feedstocks now supply nearly seventy percent of India's ethanol. Maize and surplus FCI rice are leading grain contributors to this supply. Sugar-based feedstocks also provide a substantial and important share of ethanol. India's ethanol capacity is expanding, requiring new utilization avenues. Future uses include Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Sustainable Aviation…

The Economic Times

Corn Squares Up Ahead of USDA Report Day

Corn futures were busy squaring up ahead of the Friday USDA report, closing Thursday with gains of 5 to 7 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 cents at $4.87. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production at 1.099 million barrels per day...

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Corn Getting a Bounce Ahead of USDA Report Day

Corn futures are trading with Thursday midday gains of 3 to 4 cents, getting a bounce from the Wednesday weakness. There were 319 deliveries against September corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/2 cents at $4.84 1/2. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production...

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India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risks

India seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation is testing biofuel blends with diesel and gasoline. India also promotes flex-fuel vehicles to reduce import reliance. Concerns exist regarding engine performance and fuel efficiency with higher ethanol.

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Surging Crude Prices Are Supportive for Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.19 (+1.05%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +8.00 (+1.54%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on the +3% surge in crude price (CLV26 ) to a 3.25-month high. Higher crude prices support ethanol prices...

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Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM Advisor

India plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fuel independence. The government is also exploring biofuel additives for the diesel segment. Ethanol manufacturers are encouraged to diversify into compressed biogas production. Existing investments in the biofuels sector will…

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A Teenager Died with Alcohol in His Blood and Pathologists Traced It to Yeast Growing in His Stomach

A 16-year-old with severe disability had alcohol in his blood at autopsy. Pathologists found the source in three ulcers in his stomach.

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Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paper

A research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while allowing temporary E15 reductions. This approach would respond to agricultural shocks and manage economic costs effectively. The paper advocates for a flexible feedstock strategy to avoid food market pressure.

The Economic Times

Kia builds E20 readiness into India strategy as it expands powertrain options

Kia India is preparing its vehicle portfolio for higher ethanol fuel blends. The automaker has developed engineering capabilities for fuel blends from E20 to E100. This flexible-fuel technology is part of a broader multi-powertrain strategy. Kia is also expanding its hybrid, CNG, and electric vehicle offerings. The company is ready…

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India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder Sharma

Sharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.

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Poison in the Bottle: How Cuba's Economic Crisis Fueled a Toxic and Deadly Bootleg Alcohol Trade

Cuba's economic crisis pushes citizens toward dangerous bootleg liquor, causing toxic methanol poisonings and urgent public health warnings.

Latin Times

August’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

August was a bullish month for commodities, with gains in most sectors except for animal proteins and lumber. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to affect commodity prices as markets head into fall.

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Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital

The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.

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Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel pumps across India. The plea sought prominent displays at stations and the inclusion of ethanol percentage on fuel receipts and invoices issued to consumers nationwide.

The Economic Times

In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limit

By utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. This innovative method was able to convert ethanol into acetate, which energized the reduction of uranium within the sediment. Over two years, levels of uranium in groundwater fell below the EPA's safe drinking…

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Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages on petrol dispensing nozzles. It also requests a public database detailing vehicle compatibility with ethanol blends. An expert committee will examine the real-world impact of E20 fuel. The court…

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A black fungus is thriving in the midst of Ireland’s whiskey boom – we need to know more about it

Irish whiskey is one of Ireland’s great export success stories. Exports were worth over €930 million in 2025, with the country’s much-loved spirit being sold all over the world.

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BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehicles

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking place about the feasibility of lower ethanol blends for older vehicles. The existing infrastructure could accommodate a transition if government policies evolve. However, creating a new petrol…

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Honda ADV160 Launched in India at Rs 1.70 Lakh: Full Specs and Details

The Honda ADV160 has been getting attention since it was shown in India. As Honda has officially announced its price. The scooter costs Rs 1.70 lakh ex-showroom in Bengaluru and its on a slightly different idea in the market in this category. The biggest talking point is its flex- fuel…

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Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surge

Sugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in expected sugar production for the season. International market trends and domestic supply issues also contribute to the current price situation. Ethanol diversion is a factor, but not the sole cause of…

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Public money, govt line: How DD News used pro-Modi govt farmer leaders to push E20

A nationwide debate is raging over ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, with motorists complaining of lower mileage and alleged engine damage. The government, meanwhile, has stuck to a central defence: E20 is good for farmers.

The Economic Times

Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 11%. Here are 2 triggers

Sugar stocks rose sharply on Monday as domestic sugar prices climbed above Rs 50 per kg amid tight inventories and supply concerns. Festive demand, adverse weather in key producing regions and Brazil’s shift towards ethanol are adding to worries over availability. The government has also tightened stockholding limits to curb…

The Economic Times

BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivals

In an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing influence of younger buyers and startup founders, BMW's edge over its German rivals, and why he would still choose a petrol car over an EV.

The Economic Times

No ethanol link, decline in sugarcane production and stockpiling driving up sugar price: Experts

Sugar prices have surged to ₹75-80 per kg in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid falling sugarcane production and heavy stockpiling by traders. Experts said the rise is driven by lower cane output, shorter crushing seasons and stockpiling, rather than diversion of sugar for ethanol production.

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