In Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on the proposal to blend ethanol with locally produced petrol by refineries. The Chairman, OGRA, made a presentation on the proposal. After detailed deliberations, the committee recommended that, as ethanol prices are currently higher than petrol prices, a policy of voluntary blending should be allowed, subject to financial viability for refineries and ethanol manufacturers. OGRA was advised to undertake a quarterly review based on the financial working of ethanol exports versus its blending with locally produced petrol, and to submit a report through the Petroleum Division for review by the PMO.
Tags: ethanol, Ishaq Dar, Pakistan
Category: Fuels
