E20 Petrol Debate: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran Backs E10 Option For Older Vehicles
India’s transition to E20 petrol has sparked a fresh debate over whether older vehicles should be given access to a lower ethanol blend. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has proposed allowing E10 petrol alongside E20, arguing that millions of older vehicles may not be suited to higher ethanol content. In an op-ed in The Indian Express with co-author Akash Poojari, Nageswaran said India…
India's Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has proposed a compromise in the ongoing debate over the transition to E20 petrol, advocating for the coexistence of E10 and E20 blends. The chief economic adviser argues that millions of older vehicles on the road, particularly two-wheelers, may not be compatible with higher ethanol content, and thus E10 should be made available at fuel stations to accommodate these older models.
Nageswaran contends that this dual-fuel approach would protect the existing vehicle fleet while newer vehicles continue to use E20, a strategy he believes would be beneficial in the long run. Additionally, he refutes claims that E20 reduces fuel efficiency by 30%, suggesting the actual impact is closer to 6-7%. However, the proposal has faced opposition from the ethanol industry, with the All India Distillers Association warning against reconsidering E20 based on public sentiment and advocating for policies based on scientific evidence.
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