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Ethanol and Petrol: Mix that’s reshaping India’s energy future

Ethanol and Petrol: Mix that’s reshaping India’s energy future

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol, and it has done so five years ahead of schedule. This means that every litre of petrol you buy today contains 200 ml of ethanol-an alcohol made from crops like sugarcane, corn, and even rice-and 800 ml of regular petrol.