Hardeep Puri explains why India has among world's cheapest petrol, spells out country's fuel strategy

India offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, according to the Petroleum Minister. Ethanol blending significantly contributes to these lower fuel prices for consumers. This strategy reduces dependence on volatile global crude oil prices. Farmers' ethanol, with fixed annual prices, aids in maintaining stable domestic fuel costs. The Middle East conflict has driven up international oil prices, impacting other nations.

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