India became the world’s fourth-largest biofuel consumer in 2024, surpassing China with a significant rise in usage. This shift reflects India’s growing commitment to clean energy and energy security through ethanol blending and biodiesel expansion.

Key Points:

• India consumed an average of 77,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (kbbloe/d) of biofuels in 2024, marking a 40% increase from the previous year.
• China’s biofuel consumption rose only 18% during the same period, reaching 60,000 kbbloe/d, allowing India to move ahead in global rankings.
• Although India now consumes more biofuels than China, its production stands at 70,000 kbbloe/d, still lower than China’s 106,000 kbbloe/d.
• This was the second consecutive year India outpaced China in biofuel usage, driven by ethanol blending initiatives and government support.
• The milestone supports India’s broader strategy for reducing fossil fuel dependence, cutting emissions, and achieving its clean energy goals.