Ethanol supply expected at over 302 cr litre in 2020-21, against 38 cr litre in 2013-14: Survey

Ethanol supply is expected to be more than 302 crore litre in 2020-21 supply year ended November, from only 38 crore litres in 2013-14, according to Economic Survey.

The blending of ethanol with petrol is estimated at 8.1 per cent during 2020-21 ethanol supply year (ESY).

Talking about the Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme, the survey said that the government has now set 20 per cent ethanol blending target for mixing ethanol with petrol to be achieved by 2025.

“It is estimated that the blending target at 10 per cent would be achieved during 2022,” it added.