Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has renewed his criticism of the government’s E20 petrol initiative, stating that ministers have been unable to convince citizens about the safety and effectiveness of ethanol-blended fuel. His comments have reignited the political debate over India’s move towards petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Ramesh questioned the government’s repeated defence...
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended the government’s E20 fuel initiative amid growing criticism from sections of the automobile industry and consumers. Addressing concerns over the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol, Gadkari asserted that there is no evidence to suggest that the fuel has caused...
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to several leading automobile manufacturers, raising serious concerns over the implementation of India’s E20 fuel policy and its possible financial impact on millions of vehicle owners. In his communication, Kejriwal questioned whether automobile companies would compensate consumers if their existing vehicles suffer damage or reduced performance because...
New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, alleging that India’s ethanol blending policy has turned into a “family windfall,” benefiting Gadkari’s sons’ companies. Khera claimed that while ordinary citizens face rising fuel costs, Cian Agro Industries, owned by Gadkari’s son Nikhil, saw revenues surge from...