Fueling Controversy: The E20 Debacle and Its Consequences The debate over E20 petrol has been simmering for months, but the latest development – Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran's call for a lower ethanol option like E10 – has reignited the flames.
This is not just about fuel efficiency or mechanical issues; it's about the government's handling of a policy that was supposed to benefit India's energy security.
The argument in favor of bringing back E10 centers on protecting older vehicles, which make up an estimated 75 80 million two wheelers in India.