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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Puri announces cheaper E85 fuel, shuns E20 fears

July 9, 2026, 07:38 PM - 3 min read

Rejecting claims of widespread engine damage and consumer reluctance to adopt E20 petrol, Puri described such reports as a "misrepresentation."

Centre debunks 10 myths on E20 petrol, defends ethanol rollout

July 4, 2026, 06:32 PM - 5 min read

The Centre has rejected claims that E20 petrol damages engines or wastes water, saying the ethanol blending programme is backed by scientific studies.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

E20 can reduce vehicle mileage: Hardeep Puri

July 3, 2026, 06:51 PM - 3 min read

Puri said ethanol-blended petrol had undergone extensive scientific testing before its rollout and that the decision to introduce E20 fuel was taken after consultations with all key stakeholders, including the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

AG denies media reports on E20 as false:Didn't term it experiment

July 1, 2026, 04:36 PM - 3 min read

"These reports are completely false and do not reflect anything even close to the actual submissions made before the Hon'ble Court," the AG's office stated in a clarification issued through the Ministry of Law and Justice.AG R Venkataramani had yesterday appeared in the Supreme Court for the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).

A file photo of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

My brain worth ₹200 crore, I earn honestly, quips Gadkari

September 14, 2025, 09:03 PM - 3 min read

Nitin Gadkari declared his “brain is worth 200 crore a month” as he rejected charges of profiteering from ethanol fuel, insisting he earns honestly and transparently.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.

Ethanol saved India’s sugar industry, asserts Gadkari

September 14, 2025, 04:16 PM - 3 min read

Gadkari has credited ethanol with saving India’s sugar industry while defending the 20% ethanol petrol rollout, which has been mired in controversy.

A file photo of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Gadkari blames 'petrol lobby' for 'paid campaign' against E20

September 11, 2025, 03:54 PM - 3 min read

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has blamed a “rich petrol lobby” for a paid campaign against him as the E20 fuel rollout sparked debate over vehicle efficiency, emissions and India’s energy independence.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea against the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol.

SC dismisses plea against nationwide E20 petrol rollout

September 1, 2025, 03:08 PM - 3 min read

The Supreme Court dismissed has a plea against India’s rollout of E20 petrol, rejecting claims of forced use and allowing the government’s ethanol blending policy to proceed unhindered.

The government has taken steps to blend petrol with 20 per cent ethanol extracted from sugarcane or maize as a national programme, aimed at cutting emissions and raising the income of farmers

E20 petrol can reduce car fuel efficiency by 2-5 pc, say experts

August 24, 2025, 01:13 PM - 3 min read

As opposed to the Centre’s claims, leading automobile experts are refuting assertions that ethanol-blended fuel accelerates engine efficiency

Even a cursory glance at the social media handles gives a peep into the popular public sentiment pertaining to the E20 blended fuel.

Centre fuelled by E20, but is all good?

August 19, 2025, 03:22 PM - 5 min read

In the past few weeks, E20 has had vehicle owners crying for help, running in circles and scrambling for clarity. The government, however, remains steadfast on its stance. Meanwhile, #NoCarSeptember gains traction on social media.