# India considers curbing sugarcane use for ethanol to tame record sugar prices

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- Reuters, 2026-08-10 12:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-considers-curbing-use-cane-ethanol-tame-record-high-sugar-market-2026-08-10/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a79c90ee029de000157f875

> India is weighing limits on the amount of sugarcane diverted to ethanol production in the season starting in October. The potential restriction is intended to increase sugar output and help ease prices that have reached record levels. The consideration was described by two government sources and two industry sources.