India’s ethanol push boosts energy security and farm incomes, but consumers remain unconvinced amid mileage and price concerns. The controversy surrounding India’s E20 fuel programme has exposed a deeper tension than a disagreement over automotive technology. Recent proceedings in the Supreme Court and the subsequent clarification issued by the government brought renewed attention to a […]

Ethanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significantly. It also strengthens the country's…

The government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance and lower emissions. India's ethanol…

The Indian government emphasizes that ethanol blending aims to protect consumers from oil price volatility, not to reduce petrol prices.

The government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and farmer incomes. It has also saved India…

Addressing misconceptions, India's ethanol blending program is a methodical strategy enhancing energy security without compromising vehicle reliability.

Is E20 fuel damaging your vehicle, or is misinformation driving the panic? As the debate over ethanol-blended petrol intensifies, consumers have raised concerns over reduced…

The Centre's push for mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report to question the…

Import substitution is no justification for forcing consumers in India to pay more for lower-mileage fuel than they would for pure petrol

India’s ethanol push boosts energy security and farm incomes, but consumers remain unconvinced amid mileage and price concerns. The controversy surrounding India’s E20 fuel…

Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.

Ethanol push has left consumers confused

Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule in 2022 and is expanding its use. This…

India's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but reduces mileage due to lower fuel density.…

A national debate has been raging over the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on the engines and fuel efficiency of vehicles not designed to run on such fuel, with many…