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India’s 2026–27 ethanol supply plan is shifting away from sugar-based feedstocks to grain after restrictions on sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses were imposed to protect domestic sugar availability. Grain processors say input costs are not aligned with government-set procurement prices as they face the task of supplying ethanol for the country’s blending targets.
Replacing sugar feedstocks with grain increases potential demand for agricultural commodities used in ethanol, but the mismatch between input costs and administered prices could constrain processor production. The policy shift is supportive for grain demand if procurement terms allow plants to operate.
energycurated.comCarlosNov 5, 2026After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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