Centre Clarifies Benefits of Ethanol-Blended Fuel
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E20 petrol is fully safe and poses no harm to consumers, according to the Central Government. Furthermore, there is no impact of E20 petrol on vehicle insurance claims.
Reports stating that E20 fuel will render one’s car insurance claim invalid have been refuted by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The government authorities consulted all stakeholders and found that the allegations were false.
Moreover, the government informed that ethanol blending was a globally accepted method. Nations like the US, Brazil, and Japan have implemented similar programs for years now. In fact, Brazil has been using E27 petrol as a regular fuel source.
As per the government, implementation of the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme has resulted in India saving millions of foreign exchange as the programme has cut down the crude oil import requirement of the country. The figure currently stands above ₹1.4 lakh crore.
The programme has improved India’s energy security and created demand for the agriculture sector that uses feedstock for ethanol manufacturing. Thus, farmers and the rural economy have gained financially from it.
In addition to the above, the programme contributes to sustainable transport due to low carbon emissions. It has therefore become an essential component for India’s transition towards sustainable transport.
It was reaffirmed by the Government that the programme of ethanol blending is backed by science and research. The programme will continue to be executed in a safe and transparent way in the future.
Generally, the Centre guaranteed to motorists that the E20 petrol is safe, cost-effective, and eco-friendly without compromising insurance coverage.
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