Bring back fuel with lower ethanol blend: CEA
India should reintroduce fuel variants with reduced ethanol blends, according to the country's Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran. The suggestion comes after widespread consumer discontent over the sole availability of E20, petrol mixed with 20% ethanol, since April 1. E20 was introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to decrease oil imports and curb pollution.
However, it has raised concerns about vehicle performance and potential harm to auto parts, prompting many car owners to express their frustration on social media. Nageswaran and his co-author, Akash Poojari, propose restoring an E10 blend alongside the option for E20 to alleviate public concerns. They maintain that their opinions are personal, and it's uncommon for top Indian officials to publicly oppose government policies.
The oil ministry has not yet commented on the matter, but their stance remains that there are no plans to revert to lower ethanol blends like E0 or E10.
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