{"id":1308529,"date":"2026-04-18T11:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308529"},"modified":"2026-04-18T11:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:47:21","slug":"govt-can-push-ethanol-for-commercial-cooking-due-to-lpg-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-can-push-ethanol-for-commercial-cooking-due-to-lpg-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Can Push Ethanol For Commercial Cooking Due To LPG Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India may soon see a major shift in how commercial kitchens operate. The Centre is exploring the use of <strong>ethanol as an alternative cooking fuel<\/strong> for hotels, restaurants, and large-scale kitchens amid ongoing LPG supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-18-at-11.16.25-AM-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-18-at-11.16.25-AM-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-18-at-11.16.25-AM-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-18-at-11.16.25-AM-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-18-at-11.16.25-AM-1536x807.png 1536w, 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has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethanol As An Alternative Fuel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government is now evaluating ethanol as a <strong>complementary (not replacement) fuel<\/strong> for commercial cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key details of the proposal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to <strong>1,000 crore litres of ethanol<\/strong> could be used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>commercial kitchens<\/strong> (restaurants, airports, hotels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim is to <strong>reduce dependence on imported LPG<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol, produced domestically from sugarcane and grains, is already widely used in fuel blending\u2014making it a viable next step for cooking applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Ethanol Makes Sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts highlight several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy security<\/strong>: Reduces reliance on imports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost efficiency<\/strong>: Potentially cheaper than LPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaner fuel<\/strong>: Lower emissions compared to traditional fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supports farmers<\/strong>: Boosts demand for agricultural produce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, India already has <strong>significant ethanol production capacity<\/strong>, with surplus expected in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact Of LPG Shortage On Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG crisis has already hit commercial sectors hard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurants and eateries facing <strong>fuel shortages and rising costs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some kitchens forced to <strong>cut menus or reduce operations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial LPG supply being <strong>rationed to prioritize households<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This has accelerated the search for alternative fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its promise, ethanol-based cooking faces hurdles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need for <strong>new infrastructure and distribution systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of <strong>safe and efficient ethanol stoves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy clarity on pricing and supply chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scaling adoption across industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials have emphasized that the idea is still at an <strong>early stage of evaluation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigger Picture: India\u2019s Energy Transition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This move reflects a broader shift:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From <strong>import-dependent fuels \u2192 domestic alternatives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <strong>single-source reliance \u2192 diversified energy mix<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG crisis has exposed vulnerabilities, pushing policymakers to explore <strong>long-term, resilient solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol-powered cooking could become a <strong>game-changing solution<\/strong> for India\u2019s commercial kitchens. 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