India’s ethanol tender sets sugar diversion to zero: E20 driver impact

India’s state-run oil marketing companies have set sugar diversion at zero in the 2026–27 ethanol tender, inviting 1,100 crore…

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  • FUEL POLICY Ethanol Tender Sets Sugar Diversion To Zero India’s state-run oil companies have excluded sugar-based feedstocks from their 2026–27 ethanol bid cycle.
  • WHAT CHANGED Sugar-Based Feedstocks Left Out 0% sugar diversion The tender seeks no offers from sugarcane juice, sugar, syrup or B-heavy molasses.
  • THE VOLUME 11 Billion Litres Sought 1,100 crore litres The first-cycle tender covers Ethanol Supply Year 2026–27 from November 2026 to October 2027.
  • DRIVER IMPACT No New Pump Price Announced This is a procurement decision; the nationwide E20 rule and current retail pricing remain separate.
  • READ THE FULL STORY Track Feedstocks And Prices See what the tender changes for ethanol supply, sugar availability and petrol users.
  • READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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