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Govt's E20 Push Sparks Debate If ethanol blending was so bad for petrol, why are other countries using it? Farmers are getting an income of over ₹1.5 lakh crore because of it: Charu Pragya E20 is not adulteration; it is a fuel in itself. In the Raipur case, the... show more

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Ethanol-Blended Petrol is in the interest of the Indian middle class! Ethanol-Blended Petrol improves vehicle acceleration! Ethanol-Blended Petrol has helped Indian farmers earn over ₹1.90 lakh crore! More than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 20 lakh four-wheelers are already running on Ethanol-Blended Petrol. Those who do not want to reduce India’s oil import bill are opposing Ethanol-Blended Petrol!

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Govt's E20 Push Sparks Debate As per the Motor Vehicles Act in India, if there is a type change in a vehicle, an ordinance has to be passed by the Cabinet. So, what is happening is illegal. There is no ordinance that has been passed for changing from petrol to E20: ＠drnishantadv The BIS standards for E20 fuel have been formulated properly, and the official notification has been issued by the MoPNG: Abbhinav Kummra, Joint VP, BIEPA tells Madhavdas G.

Govt's E20 Push Sparks Debate As per the Motor Vehicles Act in India, if there is a type change in a vehicle, an ordinance has to be passed by the Cabinet. So, what is happening is illegal. There is no ordinance that has been passed for changing from petrol to E20: ＠drnishantadv The BIS standards for E20 fuel have been formulated properly, and the official notification has been issued by the MoPNG: Abbhinav Kummra, Joint VP, BIEPA tells Madhavdas G.

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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

270,526 views • 2 months ago

Are we getting scammed? 🤔 I met Pushpendra Singh bhai in Malaysia and was surprised to see fuel prices there. Malaysia offers lower fuel prices, no ethanol blending in regular petrol, and significantly better road infrastructure. In India, consumers pay high fuel taxes and premium fuel prices, yet the standard fuel is E20 blended, while many still deal with poor road conditions. How does that make sense? Are you guys facing vehicle problems due to E20? #E20 #Ethanol

Are we getting scammed? 🤔 I met Pushpendra Singh bhai in Malaysia and was surprised to see fuel prices there. Malaysia offers lower fuel prices, no ethanol blending in regular petrol, and significantly better road infrastructure. In India, consumers pay high fuel taxes and premium fuel prices, yet the standard fuel is E20 blended, while many still deal with poor road conditions. How does that make sense? Are you guys facing vehicle problems due to E20? #E20 #Ethanol

Karan Singh Arora

78,678 views • 1 month ago

Did a simple ethanol check myself yesterday! Watch it till the end! Took 170 mL of E20 petrol, added 20 mL of water, shook it well, and after the layers separated, the water/ethanol layer measured 40 mL. That suggests roughly 20 mL of ethanol in 170 mL of fuel around 11.8% ethanol (roughly E12), not E20. If my calculations are correct, then I have a genuine question: has the ethanol content quietly been reduced from E20 to E12 temporarily because of a widespread backlash? or is there another explanation for these results? Either way, this also shows how readily ethanol attracts water and what moisture inside a fuel tank can potentially do over time. Happy to be corrected if my calculations or the test method are wrong!! ☺️

Did a simple ethanol check myself yesterday! Watch it till the end! Took 170 mL of E20 petrol, added 20 mL of water, shook it well, and after the layers separated, the water/ethanol layer measured 40 mL. That suggests roughly 20 mL of ethanol in 170 mL of fuel around 11.8% ethanol (roughly E12), not E20. If my calculations are correct, then I have a genuine question: has the ethanol content quietly been reduced from E20 to E12 temporarily because of a widespread backlash? or is there another explanation for these results? Either way, this also shows how readily ethanol attracts water and what moisture inside a fuel tank can potentially do over time. Happy to be corrected if my calculations or the test method are wrong!! ☺️

Rattan Dhillon

417,886 views • 2 months ago

VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, says, "At today's town hall, people put forward three demands. First, consumers should have a choice at petrol pumps... those who want E20 fuel should be able to buy E20, while those who prefer pure petrol should have the option to purchase pure petrol. Second, the price of E20 fuel should be lower than that of pure petrol. Third, with global crude oil prices having declined, the retail price of petrol should be reduced to below Rs 84 per litre. If ethanol is not beneficial from any perspective, why is it being promoted? People are facing difficulties because of ethanol. It is more expensive than petrol, delivers lower mileage, does not benefit farmers, and does not save foreign exchange. Moreover, in areas surrounding ethanol production plants, groundwater reportedly becomes polluted. So why is the central government pushing ethanol across the country by presenting misleading figures and against the wishes of the people? Why is it forcing it upon citizens? What is the Modi government's compulsion or hidden agenda? After examining the issue, it is being done under pressure from America." #E20 #Ethanol #ArvindKejriwal (Full video available on PTI Videos -

VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, says, "At today's town hall, people put forward three demands. First, consumers should have a choice at petrol pumps... those who want E20 fuel should be able to buy E20, while those who prefer pure petrol should have the option to purchase pure petrol. Second, the price of E20 fuel should be lower than that of pure petrol. Third, with global crude oil prices having declined, the retail price of petrol should be reduced to below Rs 84 per litre. If ethanol is not beneficial from any perspective, why is it being promoted? People are facing difficulties because of ethanol. It is more expensive than petrol, delivers lower mileage, does not benefit farmers, and does not save foreign exchange. Moreover, in areas surrounding ethanol production plants, groundwater reportedly becomes polluted. So why is the central government pushing ethanol across the country by presenting misleading figures and against the wishes of the people? Why is it forcing it upon citizens? What is the Modi government's compulsion or hidden agenda? After examining the issue, it is being done under pressure from America." #E20 #Ethanol #ArvindKejriwal (Full video available on PTI Videos -

Press Trust of India

67,778 views • 1 month 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

65,298 views • 2 months ago

#E20 is more than a clean fuel initiative—it is a catalyst for empowering farmers and strengthening India's rural economy. By creating a reliable market for agricultural feedstocks, the Ethanol Blending Programme has delivered over ₹1.18 lakh crore to farmers and the ethanol industry, boosting rural livelihoods while advancing sustainable growth and India's clean energy transition. #EthanolBlending #FarmersFirst Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Agriculture INDIA

#E20 is more than a clean fuel initiative—it is a catalyst for empowering farmers and strengthening India's rural economy. By creating a reliable market for agricultural feedstocks, the Ethanol Blending Programme has delivered over ₹1.18 lakh crore to farmers and the ethanol industry, boosting rural livelihoods while advancing sustainable growth and India's clean energy transition. #EthanolBlending #FarmersFirst Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Agriculture INDIA

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

63,816 views • 2 months 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

48,523 views • 2 months 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 • 9 months 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

547,238 views • 2 months ago

Yesterday, Kejriwal claimed citing mechanics that E20 petrol damages engines and fuel injectors. Here's what an actual mechanic says: E20 does not damage the engine or fuel injectors. Research also says same that at most, in older vehicles that are not E20-compatible, it may accelerate the deterioration of older rubber hoses, seals, or some plastic fuel system components if they are made from materials that are not ethanol-resistant. That's it, rest all are rumours E20 does not damage the engine or injectors.

Yesterday, Kejriwal claimed citing mechanics that E20 petrol damages engines and fuel injectors. Here's what an actual mechanic says: E20 does not damage the engine or fuel injectors. Research also says same that at most, in older vehicles that are not E20-compatible, it may accelerate the deterioration of older rubber hoses, seals, or some plastic fuel system components if they are made from materials that are not ethanol-resistant. That's it, rest all are rumours E20 does not damage the engine or injectors.

STAR Boy TARUN

13,391 views • 2 months ago

The rollout of E20 petrol marks a major step in India's transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy. Implemented through a phased roadmap to ensure vehicle readiness and fuel quality, the initiative has already delivered significant economic and environmental gains—saving over ₹1 lakh crore in foreign exchange, generating ₹1.18 lakh crore+ for farmers and the ethanol industry, and reducing more than 54 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. E20 is strengthening India's energy security while driving a greener, more self-reliant future. #E20 #EthanolBlending #EnergySecurity Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG

The rollout of E20 petrol marks a major step in India's transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy. Implemented through a phased roadmap to ensure vehicle readiness and fuel quality, the initiative has already delivered significant economic and environmental gains—saving over ₹1 lakh crore in foreign exchange, generating ₹1.18 lakh crore+ for farmers and the ethanol industry, and reducing more than 54 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. E20 is strengthening India's energy security while driving a greener, more self-reliant future. #E20 #EthanolBlending #EnergySecurity Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

21,966 views • 2 months ago

Science over speculation. In this video, I demonstrate the basic principle of phase separation in E20 petrol using water to help explain the science behind ethanol blending. This is an educational demonstration only—not an official fuel quality test or a comment on government policy. Watch, learn, and always handle fuel safely. #E20 #FuelAwareness #Science #India Hardeep Singh Puri Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG @Secretary_MoPNG

Science over speculation. In this video, I demonstrate the basic principle of phase separation in E20 petrol using water to help explain the science behind ethanol blending. This is an educational demonstration only—not an official fuel quality test or a comment on government policy. Watch, learn, and always handle fuel safely. #E20 #FuelAwareness #Science #India Hardeep Singh Puri Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG @Secretary_MoPNG

Hemant Sirohi

13,234 views • 2 months ago

Brazil took nearly 55 years to move from E5 to E20, while Japan is still at E3 and plans to reach E20 only by 2040. The USA remains at E10. Why did these countries take so long? Because a transition to higher ethanol blending requires time to: ➤ Upgrade petrol pumps and storage infrastructure ➤ Upgrade fuel transportation systems ➤ Develop and test E20-compatible engines The world took decades to prepare for higher ethanol blends. Modi ji tried to push E20 in just three years. -Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor, AAP

Brazil took nearly 55 years to move from E5 to E20, while Japan is still at E3 and plans to reach E20 only by 2040. The USA remains at E10. Why did these countries take so long? Because a transition to higher ethanol blending requires time to: ➤ Upgrade petrol pumps and storage infrastructure ➤ Upgrade fuel transportation systems ➤ Develop and test E20-compatible engines The world took decades to prepare for higher ethanol blends. Modi ji tried to push E20 in just three years. -Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor, AAP

AAP

65,149 views • 1 month ago

Ever wondered why ethanol became a talking point only recently, when ethanol-blended petrol has already been used across India for years? If vehicles have been running on blended fuel for over two years, what changed in June that suddenly put ethanol at the centre of public debate? In this episode of The Logical Indian’s 'Explain It To Me', Tushar Gandhi, a public affairs expert with nearly two decades of experience in regulated sectors, unpacks India’s 25-year ethanol journey and the debate around E85. #ExplainItToMe #TheLogicalIndian #Ethanol #EthanolBlending #E85 [ethanol, ethanol blending, E85, petrol, automotive industry, The Logical Indian]

Ever wondered why ethanol became a talking point only recently, when ethanol-blended petrol has already been used across India for years? If vehicles have been running on blended fuel for over two years, what changed in June that suddenly put ethanol at the centre of public debate? In this episode of The Logical Indian’s 'Explain It To Me', Tushar Gandhi, a public affairs expert with nearly two decades of experience in regulated sectors, unpacks India’s 25-year ethanol journey and the debate around E85. #ExplainItToMe #TheLogicalIndian #Ethanol #EthanolBlending #E85 [ethanol, ethanol blending, E85, petrol, automotive industry, The Logical Indian]

The Logical Indian

110,491 views • 12 days ago

Exposing the fake news that the ARAI report did not recommend E20 blended ethanol! • Every petrol car and two-wheeler on the road over the last 3 years has already used 15%, 19%, and 20% ethanol-blended petrol. • In the last 3 years, 20 crore two-wheelers have already run on ethanol-blended petrol! • Those who are against farmers, the middle class, and the Indian economy are opposing ethanol-blended petrol! • The acceleration of cars improves, the driving experience is better, and carbon emissions are lower. Only the Chinese lobby will benefit if India does not go ahead with the Ethanol Blended Petrol Mission…

Exposing the fake news that the ARAI report did not recommend E20 blended ethanol! • Every petrol car and two-wheeler on the road over the last 3 years has already used 15%, 19%, and 20% ethanol-blended petrol. • In the last 3 years, 20 crore two-wheelers have already run on ethanol-blended petrol! • Those who are against farmers, the middle class, and the Indian economy are opposing ethanol-blended petrol! • The acceleration of cars improves, the driving experience is better, and carbon emissions are lower. Only the Chinese lobby will benefit if India does not go ahead with the Ethanol Blended Petrol Mission…

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳

78,009 views • 2 months 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

28,274 views • 2 months ago

#WATCH | "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions," says expert Vartika Shukla at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol. PIB India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG

#WATCH | "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions," says expert Vartika Shukla at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol. PIB India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG

DD News

24,879 views • 2 months ago