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Energy Insecurity: India Needs Calibrated Strategy
India must build political consensus to shield energy security from vulnerabilities.
In brief
India must build political consensus to shield energy security from vulnerabilities. India needs a national energy security strategy to address ethanol blending disputes and reduce import vulnerabilities. Originally reported by mint.
Ethanol Blending Dispute
Ethanol blending claims have sparked a political clash between Karnataka's Congress government and the BJP-led Union government.
“Karnataka government claiming to have found excessive ethanol blending in petrol”
Energy Security Strategy Needed
India requires a national energy security strategy to address vulnerabilities beyond state-Centre disagreements.
“As a net importer of energy and commodities, India needs a calibrated strategy to boost energy security”
Ethanol Policy History
Ethanol blending began over two decades ago to reduce oil imports, with subsidies for EVs and renewables also driven by similar goals.
“Ethanol blending was initiated more than two decades ago as part of a policy thrust to lower oil imports”
Global Impact on Imports
Rising EV production could increase India's import bill short-term as global demand for aluminium, copper and tin surges.
“The rising focus on EVs and renewables globally has raised prices of aluminium, copper and tin to record levels”
What matters most
India needs a national energy security strategy to address ethanol blending disputes and reduce import vulnerabilities.
