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India's mandatory E20 petrol rollout sparks consumer backlash and political controversy
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India's mandatory E20 petrol rollout sparks consumer backlash and political controversy
India has mandated 20% ethanol-blended petrol at all gas stations, triggering complaints of reduced mileage and vehicle damage, and renewing scrutiny of Transport Minister Gadkari's family ties to ethanol production.
- India's mandatory E20 petrol became the only fuel available at gas stations last year, advancing the government's biofuel target by five years.
- Consumers have reported mileage drops of over 10% and slower acceleration since switching to the new fuel.
- Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged the mileage reduction.
- Opposition parties have accused Gadkari of a conflict of interest over his family's ethanol business ties, allegations he has denied.
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