Is Centre planning to mix ethanol in Aviation Turbine Fuel? What Union Minister said
The Centre on Thursday dismissed reports that it plans to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel as “completely false and irresponsible”.
The political dispute over the Center's plan for 20% ethanol-blended fuel in vehicles escalated on Thursday after the AAP's leader Arvind Kejriwal claimed a similar scheme for aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union civil aviation minister, refuted the allegation, describing it as "false and irresponsible."
The nationwide implementation of 20% ethanol blended petrol (E20) has sparked concerns about its effects on older vehicles. Kejriwal alleged on Facebook that sources suggested the Narendra Modi-led government planned to mix ethanol in ATF, expressing concerns about potential flight safety risks. He also claimed the government was waiting for the atmosphere to calm before "adulterating petrol with more than 50% ethanol."
The BJP's IT head, Amit Malviya, accused Kejriwal of spreading false news and creating panic. The government stated that there was no decision on ethanol blending beyond E20 and that any future proposal would require extensive scientific studies, technical testing, and consultations with relevant stakeholders. Kejriwal dismissed the government's claim, emphasizing the need for public to rely on facts and scientific evidence instead of rumors.
Kinjarapu dismissed Kejriwal's allegations as "completely false and irresponsible," clarifying that ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are distinct fuels with different properties and safety standards.
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