Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

In 2024, India became the fourth-largest consumer of biofuels globally, surpassing China, as reported in the Statistical Review of World Energy 2025. India's biofuel usage rose by 40% from the previous year, reaching 77 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. Although India still lags behind in biofuel production compared to China, this milestone highlights the country's commitment to clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, which are derived from renewable sources, play a crucial role in achieving sustainability in the transport and industrial sectors. This ranking underscores India’s growing leadership in green energy adoption.