The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers paid ninety-four rupees seventy-seven paise instead of one hundred twenty-five rupees.
The ministry denied diverting foodgrain for ethanol production or using subsidised rice. Vehicles may see a slight efficiency drop when running on E20 fuel.
The government consulted stakeholders and validated the E20 fuel program.
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