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India to Introduce Ethanol-Based Cookstoves for Commercial Use
Exclusive: Commercial LPGs Soon To Be Replaced By Ethanol-Based Cookstove
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The Indian government plans to replace commercial LPG cylinders with ethanol-based cookstoves, aiming to reduce reliance on crude oil. The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) is developing this initiative, which could significantly lower energy costs amid rising LPG prices caused by global crises.
- 01The introduction of ethanol-based cookstoves aims to replace commercial LPG usage, which currently accounts for about 15% of India's crude oil dependency.
- 02Recent price hikes have increased the cost of commercial LPG cylinders to ₹3,113.50 in New Delhi and ₹3,255.50 in Kolkata.
- 03GEMA is addressing initial challenges related to dispensing and refilling of ethanol cookstoves before rollout.
- 04The government is also exploring the blending of isobutanol with diesel to further reduce crude oil imports.
- 05The proposal for ethanol blending in diesel is being taken seriously by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with potential implementation later this year.
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The Indian government is set to introduce ethanol-based cookstoves to replace commercial LPG cylinders, a move aimed at reducing the country's dependence on crude oil. C.K. Jain, President of the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), confirmed that a proposal has been submitted to the government and that the initiative is in development. Currently, commercial LPG prices have surged due to global supply issues, with recent increases raising costs to ₹3,113.50 in New Delhi and ₹3,255.50 in Kolkata. The shift to ethanol could alleviate some of this financial pressure, as it is expected to reduce the 15% dependency on crude oil. Additionally, GEMA is working on blending isobutanol with diesel as part of a broader strategy to mitigate crude oil imports. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is considering this proposal seriously, with potential rollout later this year.
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The transition to ethanol-based cookstoves is expected to lower energy costs for commercial users, mitigating the financial burden from rising LPG prices.
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