Akhilesh Yadav Attacks Centre over E20 Petrol, Cites CEA's Reported Backing for E10
Yadav said motorists face higher maintenance costs and questioned the government’s stance after a reported adviser remark backing E10.
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Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA's reported backing for E10
Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's stance on E20 petrol. He cited an economic adviser's reported concerns about potential vehicle damage. Yadav stated motorists face higher maintenance costs due to the new fuel blend. The government introduced E20 petrol to reduce emissions and oil imports.
Amid E20 row, first talks underway on feasibility of an E10 option as well
There has been opposition to the E20 fuel from various quarters, with claims ranging from notable reduction in mileage and engine component wear in older vehicles whose engines were not designed for higher ethanol blends.
Government planning to bring E10 back? Clamour grows after top bureaucrat’s remark
E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. (Generative image) NEW DELHI: The debate over E20 petrol has taken a fresh turn after chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran argued that lower-ethanol fuel such as E10 should be made available for older vehicles, even as government officials maintain that there is currently no plan to bring E10 back to fuel stations.Nageswaran’s position has added weight to demands from vehicle owne…
Akhilesh Yadav questions Centre over E20 petrol, backs E10
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday attacked the Centre over E20 petrol, citing a reported remark by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran backing E10 petrol and raising concern over the impact of E20 on vehicles.
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