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E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Deliberate Fearmongering": Hardeep Puri To NDTV On E20 Row
Petroleum Minister told NDTV that the E20 backlash mirrors last year's manufactured LPG panic, and insisted India's biofuel push has saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forex and cut import dependence amid Hormuz-linked volatility.
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Madras Mechanic To Hero MotoCorp: Hardeep Puri's Evidence-Backed Defence Of E20
In a conversation with NDTV, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed concerns over the ethanol-blended petrol mandate.
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Clean Fuel Or Not? The Truth About Ethanol May Surprise You
India's path to net zero is unlikely to be an either-or choice between electric vehicles and biofuels. It will require both, as per experts.
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'Car Manufacturers Comfortable, There's Some Misreporting': Hardeep Puri On E20 Row
The government has been promoting ethanol blending as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower carbon emissions and support the domestic agricultural economy
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"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
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No Engine Damage, No Insurance Risk: Centre Debunks Viral Ethanol Myths
Ethanol blending is not unique to India. It is already widely used in major economies including the United States, Brazil and Japan.
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Ethanol-Blended Petrol Safe For Vehicles, Won't Affect Insurance: Government
The government clarified that the use of ethanol-blended petrol will not damage the vehicle or affect the insurance while also highlighting the benefits of the alternative fuel.
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Fuel Ready, But Not Pumps: The E100 Challenge
Ethanol production capacity has expanded to nearly 2,000 crore litres annually, exceeding the requirements of the E20 programme.
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No Insurance Claim For Vehicle Damaged By E20 Fuel? Here's What Government Says
The government has dismissed that the insurance claims will be rejected if the car is damaged because of the use of E20 fuels.
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E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Deliberate Fearmongering": Hardeep Puri To NDTV On E20 Row
Petroleum Minister told NDTV that the E20 backlash mirrors last year's manufactured LPG panic, and insisted India's biofuel push has saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forex and cut import dependence amid Hormuz-linked volatility.
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Madras Mechanic To Hero MotoCorp: Hardeep Puri's Evidence-Backed Defence Of E20
In a conversation with NDTV, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed concerns over the ethanol-blended petrol mandate.
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Clean Fuel Or Not? The Truth About Ethanol May Surprise You
India's path to net zero is unlikely to be an either-or choice between electric vehicles and biofuels. It will require both, as per experts.
-
'Car Manufacturers Comfortable, There's Some Misreporting': Hardeep Puri On E20 Row
The government has been promoting ethanol blending as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower carbon emissions and support the domestic agricultural economy
-
"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
-
Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
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No Engine Damage, No Insurance Risk: Centre Debunks Viral Ethanol Myths
Ethanol blending is not unique to India. It is already widely used in major economies including the United States, Brazil and Japan.
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Ethanol-Blended Petrol Safe For Vehicles, Won't Affect Insurance: Government
The government clarified that the use of ethanol-blended petrol will not damage the vehicle or affect the insurance while also highlighting the benefits of the alternative fuel.
-
Fuel Ready, But Not Pumps: The E100 Challenge
Ethanol production capacity has expanded to nearly 2,000 crore litres annually, exceeding the requirements of the E20 programme.
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No Insurance Claim For Vehicle Damaged By E20 Fuel? Here's What Government Says
The government has dismissed that the insurance claims will be rejected if the car is damaged because of the use of E20 fuels.
