Govt says E20 blending shielded Delhi petrol buyers from a near-₹30/litre crude-spike hit
The petroleum ministry said E20 petrol kept Delhi’s pump price at ₹94.77 a litre during the crude surge, versus an estimated ₹125 for fossil-fuel-only petrol. The government also cited lower crude-import exposure and payments to ethanol suppliers, farmers and distillers.
The government said E20 ethanol-blended petrol helped hold Delhi retail fuel prices at Rs 94.77 per litre during a crude spike, versus an estimated Rs 125 for conventional petrol, while reducing import exposure and supporting farmers and distillers.
Why this matters
The claim builds on the ministry’s recent E20 messaging, including multi-year trials supporting the rollout and its statement that E20 use alone cannot justify insurance claim rejection.
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