India has long grappled with a staggering dependence on foreign crude oil, a reality that leaves the national economy vulnerable to global price swings and geopolitical volatility. To combat this, the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme was launched—not merely as an environmental initiative, but as a disruptive tool for energy security. The program has moved with a velocity that has caught global analysts by surprise. However, beneath the headlines of "green growth" lies a
