Ethanol tender sparks feedstock concerns as rice gains ground over maize
The latest ethanol procurement tender for 2026-27 has raised concerns among grain-based ethanol producers regarding feedstock pricing and allocation. Industry groups argue the current framework places a disproportionate burden on rice-based feedstocks.
Why it matters
The policy impacts the economic viability of grain-based ethanol production and influences national fuel blending targets.
Ethanol tender sparks feedstock concerns as rice gains ground over maize left Eco friendly ethanol gasoline blend, concept of ecology, automotive, transport (for illustration) Getty Images Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/aakt9m/article71620116.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2265290727.jpg Svitlana Pietukhova green fuel nozzle with e20 label inserted into a car gas tank, close up of fueling a vehicle at a gas station, eco friendly ethanol gasoline blend, concept of ecology, automotive, transport. The competing concerns highlight the challenge facing the ethanol procurement framework: balancing the availability and cost of different feedstocks. COIMBATORE The Oil Marketing Companies’ (OMCs) latest ethanol procurement tender for Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2026–27 has triggered concerns among grain-based ethanol producers and sections of the sugar industry over feedstock pricing, allocation priorities and the potential implications for the sector.
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