Watch: Behind India’s sudden sugar price surge and the ethanol debate | Business Matters

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Sugar prices have surged by shocking levels. Ethanol has been at the centre of heated debates over its use in blended fuels, with concerns about lower mileage and alleged engine wear and tear. Is sugar being diverted for ethanol production the reason behind the price spike? Let’s find out.

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