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India’s push for 20 per cent ethanol in petrol gets thumbs down from vehicle owners
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India has been aiming to cut costly oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions since 2014 by blending petrol with ethanol.
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- India aims to cut oil imports and emissions by blending petrol with ethanol.
- Vehicle owners fear reduced fuel efficiency and potential engine damage from 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, raising concerns about insurance claims and upgrade costs.
- Despite concerns, the Petroleum Ministry says that E20 supports the rural economy and has reduced emissions, amid calls for transparency and clear policies.
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BENGALURU – An Indian government programme to blend a renewable fuel into petrol has hit a speed bump, with cost-conscious drivers protesting over the potential reduction in mileage and damage to their cars.
India has been aiming to cut costly oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions since 2014 by blending petrol with ethanol, a biofuel derived from agricultural produce or organic waste that burns more cleanly than traditional petrol.
