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India's biofuel program threatened by drought and weak monsoon
Drought conditions and a weak monsoon in India are impacting sugarcane and maize supplies, potentially reducing biofuel production and the ethanol-blending rate.
Background
India is a major agricultural producer, and its economy is significantly influenced by monsoon rains. The country has been pursuing a national biofuel program to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with ethanol blending targets for gasoline. Sugarcane and maize are key feedstocks for this program.
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India's biofuel program threatened by drought and weak monsoon
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prioritizing food securityneutralShow 1 post
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India is prioritizing food security over biofuel production due to crop shortages caused by the weak monsoon.
India's Biofuels Program Threatened by Drought and Weak Monsoon
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The drought is causing concern that India may fall short of its biofuel production and ethanol-blending goals.
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