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Brazil's mandatory ethanol share in regular petrol increased from 30% to 32% on 1 August 2026, aiming to reduce pump prices by approximately R$0.03 a litre, equivalent to half a US cent per litre.

E20 fuel in India is primarily a concern for older vehicles not designed for higher ethanol blends, according to experts. The article highlights the impact of E20 on vehicles and questions why it is not cheaper than petrol.

The Bombay High Court will hear Nitin Gadkari's legal plea against Meta, X Corp, Google LLC, and unknown persons over deepfake posts linked to ethanol. The lawsuit claims these posts have caused irreparable harm to Gadkari's reputation and personality rights.

The minister stated there is no decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol and that there are no widespread or substantiated complaints from vehicle manufacturers, automobile associations, or consumer groups regarding engine failure.

Car and bike owners are reporting issues like clogged injectors, damaged fuel pumps, and contaminated petrol as the E20 transition occurs. The article examines competing claims about the causes of these complaints and whether ethanol is responsible.

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing unfair trade practices including policies on Brazil's Pix payment system, court orders involving digital platforms, ethanol, and illegal deforestation. Brazil plans to invoke its Economic Reciprocity Law in response, while exemptions for goods like beef, coffee, and aircraft have been outlined.

The Centre has released another draft of CAFE-III regulations, offering special recognition to ethanol and biofuel cars. Industry stakeholders have until August 6 to respond, as the proposed norms have caused division between manufacturers of smaller and larger vehicles.

The Trump administration will impose 25% tariffs on many Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices including barriers against U.S. technology companies, ethanol restrictions, and inadequate deforestation enforcement. Exemptions for coffee and beef aim to reduce inflationary impacts, while the tariffs take effect on July 22.

Indian petrol stations now offer fuel with 20% ethanol blended in, but the rushed implementation has sparked criticism from vehicle owners and raised questions about the government's approach.

Brazil refueled a container ship with ethanol for the first time at the Port of Santos on July 12. The CMA CGM Iron, a tri-fuel ship, took on 650,000 liters of ethanol supplied by Copersucar before departing for Asia, with stops in Sri Lanka.

Africa has secured $900 million in new clean cooking commitments, adding to the $2.2 billion pledged in 2024, to expand access to cleaner fuels and stoves across the continent. The funding aims to address the 1 billion people still relying on polluting fuels, which contribute to 850,000 premature deaths annually.

Robert Gumede plans to convert sugar producer Tongaat Hulett into an energy business producing electricity, ethanol, and industrial gas from cane.

India is expected to reduce sugar exports for at least three years due to El Niño-induced monsoon deficits and rising ethanol demand, impacting global markets. Lower sugarcane availability and domestic priorities may keep millions of tonnes off export, tightening supplies for Asian, African, and Middle Eastern importers.

North Carolina has sued Brenntag, a chemical company, over pollution in a nearby creek. The city of Durham has fined Brenntag $157,000 since 2023 for water contamination involving substances like acetone, ethanol, 1,4-dioxane, and mucilaginous goo.

Brazil is increasing the ethanol blend in ordinary gasoline from 30% to 32%, with a decision by the national energy council expected in June. The move aims to reduce gasoline imports and mitigate the impact of higher oil prices.

Sugar futures are rising as Brazilian mills shift production toward ethanol due to rainfall disrupting the sugarcane harvest and reducing the crop's sucrose content. This shift is tightening sugar supplies and extending a three-day price rally.

The US House passed a bill to allow year-round sales of E15 (15% ethanol blend), but its Senate passage remains uncertain due to opposition from environmental advocates and oil-producing states. The White House supports the measure, which aims to provide cheaper fuel alternatives and boost agricultural interests, though the EPA's temporary waivers for extended E15 sales were linked to the Iran war's impact on gas prices.

The US House passed a bill allowing year-round sales of E15 ethanol blend, but its future in the Senate remains uncertain. Proponents argue it offers a cheaper fuel alternative and benefits agriculture, while opponents include environmental advocates and lawmakers from oil-producing states. The EPA has issued waivers for extended E15 sales due to Middle East tensions.

Zimbabwe is conducting trials to blend ethanol and diesel in an effort to cut costs. The trials aim to reduce the country's fuel expenses. Zimbabwe hopes to achieve cost savings through this initiative.

The House is preparing to vote on a biofuel bill that would allow year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline, typically restricted in summer due to smog concerns, and tie it to the Farm Bill for Senate consideration. The legislation also includes reforms to biofuel-related processes.

Brazil is increasing its ethanol fuel blend to mitigate the impact of the war on fuel supplies. The adjustment aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels, with ethanol processing facilities like the one in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo state, playing a key role.