Government is soon to come up with some relief for the commercial LPG cylinder users as it is set to roll out Ethanol-based cookstove soon. Grain Ethanol Manufacturers
Association (GEMA) President C.K. Jain in an exclusive interaction with Times Now told the ethanol manufacturers are working on the cookstove for commercial uses and have submitted the proposal to the government. "Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) is working on the Ethanol-Based Cookstove, and have submitted proposal to the government. There are certain initial challenges, like dispensing, refilling which is being worked upon. Once sorted, the rollout will begin with he commercial uses," he said. "LPG can be replaced by the ethanol for the commercial uses, which is re around 15% of the total dependency on crude oil. Even if you reduce that 15% import, it will be a big gain," GEMA President added. As India looks to shield itself from future energy shocks and rising crude prices, Jain said ethanol blending would remain central to the country’s long-term energy transition strategy. Also Read: Exclusive: Petrol Could Get Cheaper by Rs 20/Litre as Flex Ethanol Rollout Likely by Year-End The commercial LPG cylinders have faced the heat of Crude Oil supply crisis as their prices have recorded successive uptick since the onset of Iran War. In a latest revision, the price of commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi has been increased by Rs 42 and by Rs 53.50 in Kolkata. One single commercial LPG cylinder -- 19 kg -- will now cost Rs 3113.50 in Delhi and Rs 3255.50 in Kolkata. The new price will be effective from today - June 1, 2026 onwards. The prices of 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders have been increased by Rs 11, and will cost Rs 821.50 in Delhi. There is no change in domestic cylinder prices.
Isobutanol-diesel blend in progress
GEMA President further said the manufacturers are working on ethanol blended diesel as well.
"India may soon mandate blending isobutanol with diesel as part of its efforts to reduce crude oil imports. We are working on it. The government is setting up a pilot plant, and the study is going on in this context," he told.
V. Umashankar, secretary at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has also said that the proposal is being taken "very seriously" and could be rolled out later this year.
