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All those who have suddenly “discovered” problems with their cars and fuel economy may be disappointed to revisit what the UPA itself was saying. The then UPA Petroleum Minister accused the NDA of ignoring the interests of sugarcane farmers and promised Parliament that his government would blend ethanol with... petrol. He even urged people to drink less so that more ethanol could be diverted for fuel! So where were all these catastrophic claims about engines and mileage then? Funny how people’s cars never seemed to complain when ethanol blending was UPA policy, but suddenly develop “problems” when the same objective is being implemented today through a phased rollout. The policy isn’t new. Only the politics around it is.show more

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Dear Government of INDIA: Firstly INDIA is "We The People" & we are asking questions! Please share the "ARAI test reports" & update us : • who were the automobile & petroleum engineers who were consulted? • where and when were meetings wrt Ethanol blending policy held with various stakeholders. • where and when were trials conducted for vehicles wrt Ethanol blending with Petrol. • Where was the pilot test run held, what vehicles and towns participated, who verified these results and how long were these pilot & trial runs held ? #EthanolScam

Dear Government of INDIA: Firstly INDIA is "We The People" & we are asking questions! Please share the "ARAI test reports" & update us : • who were the automobile & petroleum engineers who were consulted? • where and when were meetings wrt Ethanol blending policy held with various stakeholders. • where and when were trials conducted for vehicles wrt Ethanol blending with Petrol. • Where was the pilot test run held, what vehicles and towns participated, who verified these results and how long were these pilot & trial runs held ? #EthanolScam

Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

39,645 views • 24 days ago

#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol

#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol

Moneycontrol

28,125 views • 11 days ago

People had barely adjusted to E20 fuel, and now KG5 is already being pushed—with just a ₹20 price difference. The government says ethanol blending doesn’t harm engines and claims extensive testing backs it up. But when asked for details of those tests, the information is reportedly “confidential.” Meanwhile, vehicle owners continue to raise concerns about mileage, performance, and long-term engine health. Comparing India to Brazil ignores one key fact: Brazil’s vehicle ecosystem is built for higher ethanol blends. At this rate, it feels like every fuel is becoming an ethanol experiment. Stay alert. And maybe keep a glass of sugarcane juice handy—it might be the only thing not being blended yet. 🌾😄

People had barely adjusted to E20 fuel, and now KG5 is already being pushed—with just a ₹20 price difference. The government says ethanol blending doesn’t harm engines and claims extensive testing backs it up. But when asked for details of those tests, the information is reportedly “confidential.” Meanwhile, vehicle owners continue to raise concerns about mileage, performance, and long-term engine health. Comparing India to Brazil ignores one key fact: Brazil’s vehicle ecosystem is built for higher ethanol blends. At this rate, it feels like every fuel is becoming an ethanol experiment. Stay alert. And maybe keep a glass of sugarcane juice handy—it might be the only thing not being blended yet. 🌾😄

Anindya Das 🇮🇳

20,001 views • 1 month ago

#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi staged protest in the Assam assembly premises against Ethanol blend fuel He says, "By mixing 20% ethanol in petrol, they have ruined our car engines. Mileage has also reduced. The government is saying that this is an experiment. If it is an experiment, then try it in one or two vehicles. Why in the entire country? If you want to experiment further, then make a provision that for those who use normal petrol, it will be normal petrol and for those who use E20, it will be E-E20. And thirdly, you should look at the price, look at the price of petrol, 20% ethanol is mixed in it. Has the price of petrol reduced after this?..."

#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi staged protest in the Assam assembly premises against Ethanol blend fuel He says, "By mixing 20% ethanol in petrol, they have ruined our car engines. Mileage has also reduced. The government is saying that this is an experiment. If it is an experiment, then try it in one or two vehicles. Why in the entire country? If you want to experiment further, then make a provision that for those who use normal petrol, it will be normal petrol and for those who use E20, it will be E-E20. And thirdly, you should look at the price, look at the price of petrol, 20% ethanol is mixed in it. Has the price of petrol reduced after this?..."

ANI

46,344 views • 10 days ago

India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder

India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder

DeKoder

19,195 views • 1 month ago

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...There are 20 crore two-wheelers on the road and 20 lakh four-wheelers using this fuel. The automobile manufacturers, as well as the people who service these vehicles, all say there is no difficulty. Why this sudden interest? We have been using E15 (blend of 15% ethanol and 80% petrol) for the last three and a half years. We have been on E20 (blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol) since April of last year. From April 2025 to April 2026, it has already been one year, and we are now another five months beyond that. If someone is suggesting E25 (blend of 25% ethanol and 80% petrol), we have made it clear that we are conducting tests. Those tests will take time. Once the reports are available, we will evaluate them. Then we will discuss the findings with the stakeholders and the automobile manufacturers. After all, I neither manufacture the cars nor the fuel. The car manufacturers are comfortable with E20. Each one of them has made a statement to that effect. Consumers also appreciate the product. We have only begun the rollout of E85 (blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol), and that rollout will take some time because new petrol pumps and related infrastructure need to be put in place..."

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...There are 20 crore two-wheelers on the road and 20 lakh four-wheelers using this fuel. The automobile manufacturers, as well as the people who service these vehicles, all say there is no difficulty. Why this sudden interest? We have been using E15 (blend of 15% ethanol and 80% petrol) for the last three and a half years. We have been on E20 (blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol) since April of last year. From April 2025 to April 2026, it has already been one year, and we are now another five months beyond that. If someone is suggesting E25 (blend of 25% ethanol and 80% petrol), we have made it clear that we are conducting tests. Those tests will take time. Once the reports are available, we will evaluate them. Then we will discuss the findings with the stakeholders and the automobile manufacturers. After all, I neither manufacture the cars nor the fuel. The car manufacturers are comfortable with E20. Each one of them has made a statement to that effect. Consumers also appreciate the product. We have only begun the rollout of E85 (blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol), and that rollout will take some time because new petrol pumps and related infrastructure need to be put in place..."

ANI

142,763 views • 10 days ago

THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

Rahul Shivshankar

259,738 views • 12 days ago

Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

PIB India

64,853 views • 14 days ago

His name is Sarthak Goswami, and I believe the entire country needs to watch his reporting, understand it, and become more aware. If this isn't stopped now, it may never be stopped. This video gives you an idea of how dangerous ethanol factories can be. Not only that, producing ethanol also consumes a huge amount of water, as many of you may already know. The Ethanol Minister seems to be prioritizing personal interests over the risks of pollution and worsening water shortages. Across the country, many people oppose ethanol blending—except, it seems, the Ethanol Minister and his son. What are your thoughts on this?🤔

His name is Sarthak Goswami, and I believe the entire country needs to watch his reporting, understand it, and become more aware. If this isn't stopped now, it may never be stopped. This video gives you an idea of how dangerous ethanol factories can be. Not only that, producing ethanol also consumes a huge amount of water, as many of you may already know. The Ethanol Minister seems to be prioritizing personal interests over the risks of pollution and worsening water shortages. Across the country, many people oppose ethanol blending—except, it seems, the Ethanol Minister and his son. What are your thoughts on this?🤔

SARCASTIC

250,439 views • 20 days ago

👉My question to the Transport Minister is regarding ethanol blending. Earlier, the blending level of ethanol was 10%, and recently it was increased to 20%. ❓Has the government conducted any scientific studies or consulted research associations, such as the one in Pune, before increasing the blending percentage? 👉Another concern is that customers are not aware of ethanol blending in petrol, and retail shops are not displaying any details about it. It is reported that many retail shops are blending ethanol more than 20%, which may affect the mechanical side of vehicles. ❓I also have a question for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister. Given the current excess ethanol production in the country, are there plans to explore alternative uses for it? : Benny Behanan ji in Lok Sabha

👉My question to the Transport Minister is regarding ethanol blending. Earlier, the blending level of ethanol was 10%, and recently it was increased to 20%. ❓Has the government conducted any scientific studies or consulted research associations, such as the one in Pune, before increasing the blending percentage? 👉Another concern is that customers are not aware of ethanol blending in petrol, and retail shops are not displaying any details about it. It is reported that many retail shops are blending ethanol more than 20%, which may affect the mechanical side of vehicles. ❓I also have a question for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister. Given the current excess ethanol production in the country, are there plans to explore alternative uses for it? : Benny Behanan ji in Lok Sabha

Congress

92,719 views • 7 months ago

The BJP released a 2013 gazetted notification from the UPA era to shift blame for the current anger surrounding mandatory E20 fuel. The Government thinks we are fools : so let's cut through the diversion and look at the real facts: 1️⃣ The Truth: The policy was originally envisioned by Late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. The UPA then moved further on it, conducted trial runs & notified the policy in 2013. 2️⃣ The Real Protest: Nobody is opposing cleaner fuel like E5 or E10. What we oppose is MANDATORY E20 fuel when 80% to 90% of vehicles on Indian roads today are physically not E20 compliant. 3️⃣ The Rushed Timeline: Even the NITI Aayog report recommended a gradual target of 2030. Why did the current government aggressively prepone this rollout without protecting existing vehicle owners from engine damage and mileage drops? But here is the ultimate double standard: If the BJP wants to blame the UPA for "laying the foundation" of this policy to escape public anger, will they also give Congress credit for laying the foundations of all the successful systems and infrastructures we enjoy today? Or is credit only acknowledged when it’s convenient to hide a failure? If the UPA's framework was so bad, why did the BJP continue it for 12 years instead of scrapping it? So BJP needs to stop running back to the UPA era & end this nonsensical mandatory Ethanol 20 blending policy & give us We The People a choice of what fuel to choose ! Join TEAM BHARAT against the #EthanolScam 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 • 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝐩𝐦! #Ethanolscam BETA BADHAO YOJNA 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! हमारी गाड़ी, हमारा अधिकार!

The BJP released a 2013 gazetted notification from the UPA era to shift blame for the current anger surrounding mandatory E20 fuel. The Government thinks we are fools : so let's cut through the diversion and look at the real facts: 1️⃣ The Truth: The policy was originally envisioned by Late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. The UPA then moved further on it, conducted trial runs & notified the policy in 2013. 2️⃣ The Real Protest: Nobody is opposing cleaner fuel like E5 or E10. What we oppose is MANDATORY E20 fuel when 80% to 90% of vehicles on Indian roads today are physically not E20 compliant. 3️⃣ The Rushed Timeline: Even the NITI Aayog report recommended a gradual target of 2030. Why did the current government aggressively prepone this rollout without protecting existing vehicle owners from engine damage and mileage drops? But here is the ultimate double standard: If the BJP wants to blame the UPA for "laying the foundation" of this policy to escape public anger, will they also give Congress credit for laying the foundations of all the successful systems and infrastructures we enjoy today? Or is credit only acknowledged when it’s convenient to hide a failure? If the UPA's framework was so bad, why did the BJP continue it for 12 years instead of scrapping it? So BJP needs to stop running back to the UPA era & end this nonsensical mandatory Ethanol 20 blending policy & give us We The People a choice of what fuel to choose ! Join TEAM BHARAT against the #EthanolScam 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 • 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝐩𝐦! #Ethanolscam BETA BADHAO YOJNA 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! हमारी गाड़ी, हमारा अधिकार!

Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

17,378 views • 15 days ago

I used to admire Nitin Gadkari’s work a lot, but his relentless push for ethanol over the past few months is getting out of hand. Back in 2003 and 2006, the roadmap was clear and calculated, a steady 5% ethanol blending across states when vehicles were properly E5 compliant. That's how policy implementation should look. Instead, we're seeing an aggressive all-India push for E20, and now he is actively pushing for E85 and E100. What’s even more baffling is his response when asked why India isn't adopting a true choice-based model like Brazil. He completely passed the buck, stating that providing fuel options is Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s job, while simultaneously boasting that flex-fuel vehicles will give consumers the ultimate choice between ₹70/L ethanol and ₹120/L petrol. Btw he promised ₹15/L ethanol blended petrol back in 2023. If the fundamental policy decisions and market readiness fall under a different ministry, why force a aggressive narrative onto the automotive sector before the infrastructure or consumer choice is genuinely ready?

I used to admire Nitin Gadkari’s work a lot, but his relentless push for ethanol over the past few months is getting out of hand. Back in 2003 and 2006, the roadmap was clear and calculated, a steady 5% ethanol blending across states when vehicles were properly E5 compliant. That's how policy implementation should look. Instead, we're seeing an aggressive all-India push for E20, and now he is actively pushing for E85 and E100. What’s even more baffling is his response when asked why India isn't adopting a true choice-based model like Brazil. He completely passed the buck, stating that providing fuel options is Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s job, while simultaneously boasting that flex-fuel vehicles will give consumers the ultimate choice between ₹70/L ethanol and ₹120/L petrol. Btw he promised ₹15/L ethanol blended petrol back in 2023. If the fundamental policy decisions and market readiness fall under a different ministry, why force a aggressive narrative onto the automotive sector before the infrastructure or consumer choice is genuinely ready?

Divya Gandotra Tandon

52,698 views • 15 days ago

History has a way of repeating itself. Back in 2011, the UPA government displayed a burden of arrogance that many found difficult to tolerate. During Anna Hazare's fast against the government, Minister Manish Tiwari called him corrupt, only to regret his words within a day and eat humble pie. Yesterday, a similar spectacle unfolded during a press conference on ethanol, where the plight of the common middle class—struggling under the weight of supporting 80 crore hungry people—was made fun of its concerns on ethanol blending adulteration as rumors, all cloaked in the guise of patriotism and concern for farmers. This ethanol controversy reminds us of a troubling past—how corrupt petrol pump operators once mixed subsidized kerosene with fuel. Now, the scene has shifted to the government itself. While private individuals were once held accountable, the government seems immune, as if protected behind a wall that prevents justice. My humble suggestion to Modiji is this: let’s set aside personal ego and truly listen to those on the ground—they are your supporters, after all. It’s crucial to avoid the mistakes made by the UPA era and the arrogance that accompanied it. Today, honestly, no one fully understands what is being used in our cars—whether it’s E20, 30, 40, or 50. This confusion has led to public indifference, creating a disturbing sense that those in power are not be accountable. A mature democracy depends on transparency and genuine concern for its people. Let us strive for a government that listens, understands, and empathizes with its citizens’ struggles.

History has a way of repeating itself. Back in 2011, the UPA government displayed a burden of arrogance that many found difficult to tolerate. During Anna Hazare's fast against the government, Minister Manish Tiwari called him corrupt, only to regret his words within a day and eat humble pie. Yesterday, a similar spectacle unfolded during a press conference on ethanol, where the plight of the common middle class—struggling under the weight of supporting 80 crore hungry people—was made fun of its concerns on ethanol blending adulteration as rumors, all cloaked in the guise of patriotism and concern for farmers. This ethanol controversy reminds us of a troubling past—how corrupt petrol pump operators once mixed subsidized kerosene with fuel. Now, the scene has shifted to the government itself. While private individuals were once held accountable, the government seems immune, as if protected behind a wall that prevents justice. My humble suggestion to Modiji is this: let’s set aside personal ego and truly listen to those on the ground—they are your supporters, after all. It’s crucial to avoid the mistakes made by the UPA era and the arrogance that accompanied it. Today, honestly, no one fully understands what is being used in our cars—whether it’s E20, 30, 40, or 50. This confusion has led to public indifference, creating a disturbing sense that those in power are not be accountable. A mature democracy depends on transparency and genuine concern for its people. Let us strive for a government that listens, understands, and empathizes with its citizens’ struggles.

Lt Col Sushil Singh Sheoran, Veteran

57,824 views • 13 days ago

#SuperExclusive | The ARAI reportedly found that E20 could accelerate deterioration of certain fuel-system components. What exactly did the testing reveal and how were those concerns addressed? The one conclusion that all the people I've talked to have said is that if you have a very old vehicle, then some of the plastic parts, particularly the gasket, which normally would be replaced after 50,000 km, you might have to change it after 30,000: Union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri #E25 #E10 #Petrol #Ethanol #TheHardFacts | Rahul Shivshankar

#SuperExclusive | The ARAI reportedly found that E20 could accelerate deterioration of certain fuel-system components. What exactly did the testing reveal and how were those concerns addressed? The one conclusion that all the people I've talked to have said is that if you have a very old vehicle, then some of the plastic parts, particularly the gasket, which normally would be replaced after 50,000 km, you might have to change it after 30,000: Union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri #E25 #E10 #Petrol #Ethanol #TheHardFacts | Rahul Shivshankar

News18

25,600 views • 8 days ago

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "...I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about the fuel. For example, if you look at it from the automotive sector, there is a lot of myth that if you use E20 blended fuel, vehicles will get damaged. It's a myth. It doesn't happen this way. There's a lot of myth about the amount of mileage loss or the fuel efficiency loss. Yes, there is some fuel efficiency loss, no doubt. But it is not so big as it is being made out to be...E85 and E100, that is, 85% ethanol and 100 % ethanol, are not meant for regular cars. It is meant for a different type of technology, which is called a flex fuel vehicle. This vehicle can take any mix of ethanol. So people need not worry. E20 is the standard fuel that will be available, and it is compatible with old vehicles and new vehicles. All vehicles sold after 1st of April 2023 are fully materially compliant with E20. And people need to be reassured that in 2021, before we went into E20, there was a very detailed scientific study done by the leading automobile testing agency in the country, which is ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). It clearly established that the possible damage to cars and two wheelers which are old is not there. It's very insignificant. And it also established that the fuel efficiency loss is to the extent of 2 to 4 per cent, not significant." On ethanol, he says, "As per the latest statistics from the government, the program so far has helped save 1.9 trillion rupees. Out of that, 1,60,000 crores has gone to farmers. So in the case of India, it's not only helped us to in some way mitigate the energy crisis, but it's also helped us to help the farmers...The reason why not just India, but many other countries are doing it is for energy security, for the agrarian economy, as well as for fighting climate change and environmental purposes."

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "...I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about the fuel. For example, if you look at it from the automotive sector, there is a lot of myth that if you use E20 blended fuel, vehicles will get damaged. It's a myth. It doesn't happen this way. There's a lot of myth about the amount of mileage loss or the fuel efficiency loss. Yes, there is some fuel efficiency loss, no doubt. But it is not so big as it is being made out to be...E85 and E100, that is, 85% ethanol and 100 % ethanol, are not meant for regular cars. It is meant for a different type of technology, which is called a flex fuel vehicle. This vehicle can take any mix of ethanol. So people need not worry. E20 is the standard fuel that will be available, and it is compatible with old vehicles and new vehicles. All vehicles sold after 1st of April 2023 are fully materially compliant with E20. And people need to be reassured that in 2021, before we went into E20, there was a very detailed scientific study done by the leading automobile testing agency in the country, which is ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). It clearly established that the possible damage to cars and two wheelers which are old is not there. It's very insignificant. And it also established that the fuel efficiency loss is to the extent of 2 to 4 per cent, not significant." On ethanol, he says, "As per the latest statistics from the government, the program so far has helped save 1.9 trillion rupees. Out of that, 1,60,000 crores has gone to farmers. So in the case of India, it's not only helped us to in some way mitigate the energy crisis, but it's also helped us to help the farmers...The reason why not just India, but many other countries are doing it is for energy security, for the agrarian economy, as well as for fighting climate change and environmental purposes."

ANI

546,374 views • 14 days ago

🕰 1992. A Russian on the Truth About the UPA 1992. A Russian man talks about how, in Soviet times, his father was sent to Ukraine to fight the Banderites. And his father was not killed by the UPA — whom Russians call bandits — but was simply warned. As a result, he now has great respect for the Banderites, because they were the only part of Ukraine that were not cattle, but real people who had enough strength and courage to rise up and fight for their own independence. He is outraged that communists, who killed millions of people, call the UPA bandits — even though the UPA killed only Nazis and communists.

🕰 1992. A Russian on the Truth About the UPA 1992. A Russian man talks about how, in Soviet times, his father was sent to Ukraine to fight the Banderites. And his father was not killed by the UPA — whom Russians call bandits — but was simply warned. As a result, he now has great respect for the Banderites, because they were the only part of Ukraine that were not cattle, but real people who had enough strength and courage to rise up and fight for their own independence. He is outraged that communists, who killed millions of people, call the UPA bandits — even though the UPA killed only Nazis and communists.

Devana 🇺🇦

33,091 views • 6 months ago

Someone shared this video on Instagram from July 3. A customer refueled at this petrol pump, and shortly afterward the vehicle broke down. When the mechanic inspected it, what was supposed to be petrol reportedly turned out to be water. The customer then returned to the same pump and asked the staff to draw fuel from the same nozzle for testing. In the video, the sample collected in a transparent tube appears to be almost entirely water, which is then shown to the pump manager. The current petrol pump infrastructure was never designed to safely store high ethanol fuel blends. With the monsoon underway, even a small amount of water entering underground storage tanks can trigger phase separation, where ethanol separates from the petrol. This contaminated fuel can then reach vehicles, potentially causing severe engine damage and leaving consumers to bear costly repair bills.

Someone shared this video on Instagram from July 3. A customer refueled at this petrol pump, and shortly afterward the vehicle broke down. When the mechanic inspected it, what was supposed to be petrol reportedly turned out to be water. The customer then returned to the same pump and asked the staff to draw fuel from the same nozzle for testing. In the video, the sample collected in a transparent tube appears to be almost entirely water, which is then shown to the pump manager. The current petrol pump infrastructure was never designed to safely store high ethanol fuel blends. With the monsoon underway, even a small amount of water entering underground storage tanks can trigger phase separation, where ethanol separates from the petrol. This contaminated fuel can then reach vehicles, potentially causing severe engine damage and leaving consumers to bear costly repair bills.

Joshi JI

610,615 views • 9 days ago

$A video circulating on social media is gaining attention where a man questions the #pricing of #petrol in India, especially after the introduction of #ethanol blending. In the clip, he points out that when petrol was earlier sold without ethanol, prices were already high. Now, even after blending ethanol—which is generally considered cheaper than pure petrol—the retail price remains almost the same, raising questions about pricing logic.\n\nThe video highlights a common public concern around fuel pricing, taxation, and blending policies, with the creator trying to simplify the issue in an easy-to-understand manner. The topic has drawn interest from viewers curious about how fuel prices are determined. 🎥: i360tutor⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is shared for news reporting, commentary, and educational purposes under fair dealing as per Section 52(1)(b) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. No copyright infringement is intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.$

A video circulating on social media is gaining attention where a man questions the #pricing of #petrol in India, especially after the introduction of #ethanol blending. In the clip, he points out that when petrol was earlier sold without ethanol, prices were already high. Now, even after blending ethanol—which is generally considered cheaper than pure petrol—the retail price remains almost the same, raising questions about pricing logic.\n\nThe video highlights a common public concern around fuel pricing, taxation, and blending policies, with the creator trying to simplify the issue in an easy-to-understand manner. The topic has drawn interest from viewers curious about how fuel prices are determined. 🎥: i360tutor⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is shared for news reporting, commentary, and educational purposes under fair dealing as per Section 52(1)(b) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. No copyright infringement is intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Mayur Kamble

12,425 views • 2 months ago

VIDEO | Delhi: Talking on 'Bharat Ka Fuel, Bharat Ki Bike' initiative, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari (Nitin Gadkari) says, "See, in our country, we are 87 pc dependent on fossil fuel from outside the country, this is an important step towards self-reliance, the PM wants, the petroleum minister has framed the policy, according to that, Hero came forward with flex engine, where petrol as well as ethanol can be used, ethanol pumps are coming up, Indian Oil has put up, there are other plans, it would reduce petrol consumption, also pollution will be reduced. Secondly, 23 lakh crore rupees used to go out of economy, it was a challenge for economy, now this money will go to farmers, youths will get jobs... An important brand like Hero coming up with this, it will be used by people... I thank the petroleum minister and Hero." #BharatKaFuelBharatKiBike #Hero #Ethanol

Press Trust of India

12,326 views • 1 month ago

#WATCH | Pratapgarh, Rajasthan | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "Our government is of the mindset that the farmers become not only 'annadata' but also 'urjadata'...All the vehicles will now run on ethanol produced by farmers. If an average of 60% ethanol and 40% electricity is taken then petrol will be available at the rate of Rs 15 per litre and the people will be benefitted. Pollution and import will reduce. The import is of Rs 16 Lakh Crores, this money will go to the homes of farmers instead..." (04.07.2023)

#WATCH | Pratapgarh, Rajasthan | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "Our government is of the mindset that the farmers become not only 'annadata' but also 'urjadata'...All the vehicles will now run on ethanol produced by farmers. If an average of 60% ethanol and 40% electricity is taken then petrol will be available at the rate of Rs 15 per litre and the people will be benefitted. Pollution and import will reduce. The import is of Rs 16 Lakh Crores, this money will go to the homes of farmers instead..." (04.07.2023)

ANI

236,771 views • 3 years ago