In 2024, India became the fourth-largest biofuel consumer globally, surpassing China, per the World Energy 2025 review. Rapid growth in clean fuel use highlights India’s progress, though it still lags behind China in production.

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• India used 77 kbbloe/d of biofuel in 2024, up 40% from 2023
• China used 60 kbbloe/d, with only 18% growth
• India now 4th largest user after US, Brazil, and Indonesia
• Biofuels include ethanol, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel
• India’s consumption grew 31.8% yearly (2014–2024)
• Production in India only 70 kbbloe/d vs China’s 106 kbbloe/d
• Global biofuel use reached record 2.2 million barrels/day
• Asia-Pacific led biofuel demand rise, followed by North America
• CO₂ emissions still rose 1% globally despite clean fuel growth
• Experts say world faces a mixed energy future: fossil + renewables