India Ethanol Cooking Fuel Replaces LPG

India targets ethanol-based cooking to hedge against LPG import shocks / India pivots ethanol to cooking fuel sector / 60% LPG import dependency drives transition / Surplus ethanol capacity targets households

Jun 02, 2026

The Indian government and top biofuel industry bodies—ISMA, GEMA, and AIDA—alongside petroleum industry leadership, have launched a coordinated push to pivot ethanol into the domestic cooking sector, citing a 60% reliance on imported LPG and escalating energy security risks from conflicts in the Middle East. In a formal presentation to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on March 21, the All India Distillers’ Association said the industry is ready to exceed current E20 blending targets to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war. Bharati Balaji, Deputy Director of AIDA said, “ The introduction of ethanol-based cookstoves can serve as clean cooking option for Indian households, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas as well as commercial establishments. This aligns with nationalpriorities with clean energy, reduced air pollution and...

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