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...
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the use of E20 petrol, which contains 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol, may lead to a slight reduction in vehicle fuel efficiency of up to 5 percent. However, the ministry emphasized that the environmental, economic, and strategic advantages of ethanol-blended fuel far outweigh...
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...
The Indian government has decided to continue restrictions on sugar exports until September 30, extending its policy aimed at safeguarding domestic supplies and keeping retail prices under control. The move comes as authorities remain cautious about food inflation, changing weather conditions, and the impact of fluctuating agricultural output on the country’s sugar balance. The export...