The government says ethanol blending with petrol lowers retail fuel costs for consumers in India. Officials state that without the E20 program, petrol prices in Delhi would be about Rs 125 per litre, while the current E20 rate is about Rs 102 per litre. The government estimates that blending saves consumers nearly Rs 30 per litre. It also notes that global crude prices have recently been around $135 per barrel, and that fuel prices were kept unchanged for an initial period of 75 days. The petroleum ministry argues that the E20 blending policy was developed with stakeholder consultation and that the program is validated by relevant processes. It also addresses concerns raised by critics, rejecting allegations that foodgrains are diverted for ethanol production or that subsidised rice is used for ethanol manufacturing. Officials add that vehicles may experience a slight drop in efficiency when using E20 fuel.
Government says ethanol blending keeps Delhi petrol prices about Rs 30 per litre lower
The government says ethanol blending with petrol lowers retail fuel costs for consumers in India. Officials state that without the E20 program, petrol prices in Delhi would be about Rs 125 per litre,...
- E20 petrol in Delhi is reported at about Rs 102 per litre.
- The government says ethanol blending reduces petrol prices by nearly Rs 30 per litre compared with a scenario without blending.
- Officials claim petrol prices in Delhi would otherwise be about Rs 125 per litre.
- The petroleum ministry rejects allegations of foodgrain diversion and use of subsidised rice for ethanol production.
- The government says the E20 program is based on stakeholder consultation and validation, and notes possible slight efficiency impact for vehicles.
The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers paid ninety-four rupees seventy-seven paise instead of one hundred twenty-five rupees. The ministry denied diverting foodgrain for ethanol production or using subsidised rice. Vehicles may see a slight efficiency drop when running on E20 fuel. The government consulted stakeholders and validated the E20 fuel program.
1 hour agoEthanol blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre on petrol. Global crude prices reached one hundred thirty-five dollars a barrel recently. The government kept fuel prices unchanged for seventy-five days initially. E20 petrol now costs one hundred two rupees per litre in Delhi. Allegations of foodgrain diversion for ethanol were also rejected.
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