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Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA's reported backing for E10Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's stance on E20 petrol. He cited an economic adviser's reported concerns about p...
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, chief economic adviser saysCEA suggests offering a lower ethanol fuel blend. This move aims to address widespread consumer anger over the E20 fuel policy. Many car ow...
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra raised E20 fuel contamination concerns, emails showAutomakers privately expressed concerns about E20 fuel contamination, citing chloride and moisture issues. This data emerged after the auto...
Rice use for ethanol may rise as maize, sugarcane acreage falls this Kharif seasonIndia is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns a...
Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety tests as flash point drops sharplyEthanol-blended diesel failed safety specifications, which sharply lowered its flash point. This technical issue effectively rules out wide...
India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar marketIndia may limit sugarcane use for ethanol to increase sugar production with an aim to stabilise record-high sugar prices and ensure smooth ...
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismisses concerns about fuel adulterationHardeep Singh Puri addressed the issue of fuel adulteration, asserting that concerns over it are baseless. A nationwide investigation uncov...
Rahul Gandhi calls E20 a 'big issue', says fuel destroying vehiclesCongress leader Rahul Gandhi calls E20 fuel a significant issue. He claims the blended fuel is stealing from citizens and damaging vehicles...
Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regardin...
E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the policy without adequate...
No commitments relating to ethanol import from US for fuel blending under FTA talks: GovtIndia's government has clarified trade pact negotiations with the US. No concessions were made regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending....
Kejriwal claims ethanol blending in ATF, diesel next; Centre says 'no such proposal'Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel ve...
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries MinistryThe Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel and electric vehicl...
Government to consider farmers' views on ethanol policy: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers regarding the ethanol blending petrol policy. The government aims for farmers ...
Kejriwal to march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges Centre 'yielded' to TrumpAAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday with 100 people to submit a...