# Sugar Prices Hit Record High, Centre May Cut Sugarcane for Ethanol 2026-08-12T22:45:37+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sugar prices in India have surged to an all-time high, OdishaTV reports. The central government is considering reducing the allocation of sugarcane for ethanol production to stabilise supplies and curb further price rises. The move would cut the amount of cane diverted to ethanol plants, potentially boosting sugar availability. The government's ethanol blending programme has reduced surplus sugar but also contributed to price pressures. No official decision has been announced yet. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: ethanol, government policy, sugar, sugar prices, sugarcane Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sugar-prices-hit-record-high-centre-may-cut-sugarcane-for-ethanol/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sugar-prices-hit-record-high-centre-may-cut-sugarcane-for-ethanol/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.