India will not import ethanol from US for fuel blending
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India just made it clear: it won't be importing ethanol from the US for its fuel blending program.
On Thursday, August 06, 2026, officials said all ethanol for mixing with gasoline will come from Indian producers only, calling reports about big US imports "misleading."
E20 targets emissions and energy security
India's move to make E20 (gasoline with 20% ethanol) the standard is mainly about cutting emissions and boosting energy security, even if some worry about how cars will handle it.
While India agreed to lower tariffs on things like nuts and wine in recent trade talks with the US it's holding firm on keeping its ethanol production local.