India’s Alternative-Fuel Cars Outsell Petrol Vehicles for the First Time as Oil Prices Rise and E20 Debate Intensifies

India’s automobile market has crossed an important turning point. For the first time, passenger vehicles powered by alternative fuels collectively outsold petrol-powered cars in a single month, highlighting how quickly Indian consumers are changing their preferences amid higher oil prices, expanding electric-vehicle infrastructure and growing debate around ethanol-blended petrol. According to data from the Federation…

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Is E20 Really Why India Is Importing Sugar? What the Data Actually Says

India is facing an unusual situation in 2026: a country that has traditionally produced enough sugar for domestic consumption and exports is now moving toward importing sugar. At the same time, India has successfully achieved its ambitious E20 ethanol-blending target, meaning petrol can contain up to 20% ethanol. This has raised an important question: Is…

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