NEW DELHI, India — India’s transition to E20 petrol has moved from a policy announcement to an everyday reality for millions of motorists, turning ethanol blending into one of the country’s most closely watched fuel debates. The government sees E20 as an important tool for reducing crude-oil dependence, supporting farmers and lowering emissions, while some vehicle owners remain concerned about mileage, compatibility and the long-term effect of higher ethanol content on older cars.
टैग: E20 Petrol
Hardeep Puri Says Only Four Fuel Contamination Cases Found Across 1.07 Lakh Petrol Pumps Amid E20 Debate
E20 Fuel Controversy: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday defended India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, stating that extensive nationwide testing found only four contamination cases across nearly 1.07 lakh fuel retail outlets. Addressing the CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition in New Delhi, the minister said the findings demonstrated the strength of India’s fuel distribution network despite recent concerns surrounding E20 fuel.
India Rules Out US Ethanol Imports for Fuel Blending Amid Ongoing Trade Talks
India has clarified that it has neither offered concessions nor made any commitments to the United States regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending as part of the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that ethanol used under the country’s fuel blending programme continues to be sourced entirely from domestic producers, dismissing reports that suggested India was planning large-scale imports from the US.
Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Ahead of Hunger Strike Over E20 Petrol Policy
Political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawalla on Saturday claimed that he was placed under house arrest by the Delhi Police ahead of his proposed protest march and hunger strike against the Centre’s E20 petrol policy. According to Poonawalla, police personnel were deployed outside his residence before he could leave for Gandhi Smriti in Delhi, where he had planned to hold a silent demonstration against the ethanol-blended fuel programme.