The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to rationalize excise duties on motor spirit and related petroleum products with immediate effect, calling it a timely step that will help maintain stability in fuel prices for consumers across the country.
At a time when several nations are witnessing sharp increases in petrol prices due to global geopolitical tensions and volatility in crude oil markets, India has once again demonstrated policy foresight by shielding domestic consumers from sudden price shocks. The association noted that the move reflects the government’s continued commitment to economic stability and public welfare.
GEMA also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing visionary policies that have strengthened India’s fuel pricing mechanism and reduced vulnerability to external market disruptions. According to the association, the current policy direction has ensured that India is not fully exposed to fluctuations in international crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties.
India’s ethanol blending programme has already emerged as one of the country’s most effective policy tools for reducing import dependence, supporting farmers, saving foreign exchange, and building domestic energy resilience. The success of E20 blending clearly demonstrates that ethanol is no longer just an environmental alternative but a strategic economic safeguard for the nation.
Dr. C.K. Jain, President of the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association, said the present moment offers a significant opportunity to move decisively toward higher ethanol blending beyond E20. Expanding blending levels further would strengthen India’s long-term fuel security, generate additional demand for domestic agricultural feedstocks such as maize and grain, and provide greater stability to motor spirit pricing in the coming years.
The association emphasized that every additional percentage of ethanol blended into motor spirit directly contributes to reducing crude oil imports, improving farmer incomes, and insulating the Indian economy from global fuel price volatility.
GEMA expressed confidence that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will continue progressing toward cleaner, more affordable, and more self-reliant transport energy solutions.
