India Plans Swift LPG Phase-Out from Kitchens, Experiments with New Fuel to End Foreign Imports
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Ethanol to Replace LPG? India Explores New Fuel for Kitchens, Reduces Import Reliance
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News18•24-03-2026, 18:54
Ethanol to Replace LPG? India Explores New Fuel for Kitchens, Reduces Import Reliance
•Union Food and Public Distribution Secretary Sanjeev Chopra announced government plans to explore ethanol as an alternative to LPG.
•The move aims to reduce dependence on LPG, especially after supply disruptions due to West Asia tensions affecting gas availability and prices.
•Initial models of ethanol-powered stoves are being tested, with a focus on safety, availability, and robust supply chains.
•The government is also strengthening the ethanol supply chain and exploring increased blending percentages, including ethanol in diesel and using textile waste.
•A pilot project in five states is improving PDS rice quality, reducing broken rice from 25% to 10%, with excess broken rice potentially used for ethanol production.
