New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The government on Friday issued a detailed rebuttal to what it described as misinformation circulating on social media about the country’s E20 ethanol blending programme, rejecting claims ranging from excessive water consumption and engine damage to insurance invalidation and environmental harm. In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and […]

Media reports making such claims are ‘completely false and do not reflect anything even close to the actual submissions’, the Ministry of Law and Justice said.

The Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine performance as key benefits. Despite consumer…

India's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance…