Akhilesh Yadav Attacks Centre over E20 Petrol, Cites CEA’s Reported Backing for E10

E20 Petrol Row: Akhilesh Yadav Challenges Centre, Cites CEA's E10 Backing

"E20 petrol is damaging vehicles. The sale of E10 petrol should start again for old two-wheelers,\" read the picture.

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.

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA’s reported backing for E10

Akhilesh Yadav cited CEA Ananta Nageswaran’s reported remarks on E20 and and questioned the government’s position on the fuel; “Who is right: the government or the adviser?” Mr. Yadav asked

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.