E20 blending saved India Rs 1.97 lakh crore in forex, Petroleum Ministry says
The Petroleum Ministry says ethanol blending has substituted over 316 lakh tonnes of crude imports and cushioned Delhi petrol prices during oil spikes. It also acknowledged a 2–6% efficiency decline for vehicles designed for E10 when run on E20.
India’s Petroleum Ministry said E20 blending shielded Delhi petrol consumers during crude-price spikes, generated Rs 1.97 lakh crore in forex savings and reduced imports. It rejected food-diversion, subsidy and engine-damage claims while acknowledging lower mileage in older E10-designed vehicles.
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