# India should restore lower-ethanol fuel blend, chief economic adviser says

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- Reuters, 2026-08-17 07:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-should-bring-back-fuel-with-lower-blend-ethanol-chief-economic-adviser-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a82b9aa6576f900016f7386

> India should reintroduce a fuel option containing a lower share of ethanol, the chief economic adviser said. He is the first senior official to seek broader fuel choices as consumer anger grows over a contentious policy change.