Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:00am on 23 Mar 2026,Monday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised E20 petrol as India faced rising oil prices due to the West Asia war. He said ethanol blending helped cut oil imports. India moved from 1% to nearly 20% blending in a decade. “We imported about 4.5 crore barrels less oil,” he said in Parliament. The policy aims to reduce costs and support farmers. However, some users have raised concerns over lower mileage and engine issues in older vehicles. The government has denied safety risks. Experts say E20 helps reduce dependence on crude oil. The debate over its impact continues across India. (PC: PTI)
