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.