India’s E20 ethanol-blending push under debate
The government told the Lok Sabha that the ethanol-blending programme has helped save around ₹2 lakh crore in foreign exchange, underpinning its E20 push for 20% ethanol in petrol. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, have campaigned against E20, arguing that it harms vehicles and is being forced on consumers.
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Ethanol blending targets and their forex savings are examinable energy and environment facts.
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- Ethanol blending has saved about ₹2 lakh crore in foreign exchange.
- E20 refers to 20% ethanol blended with petrol.
- Government stated the savings figure in the Lok Sabha.
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