Congress criticizes E20 petrol policy for impacting consumer costs
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has criticized the central government over the rollout of E20 petrol, alleging that the policy has increased financial burdens on middle-class consumers while primarily benefiting ethanol producers. Ramesh stated that since March 2025, most petrol pumps have effectively offered only E20 fuel, limiting consumer choice. He further claimed that previous government assurances regarding significant reductions in fuel prices through ethanol blending have not materialized.
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What Happened
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh issued a statement on Wednesday criticizing the government's E20 petrol policy. He alleged that the transition to E20 fuel, which has been the primary offering at most petrol pumps since March 2025, has removed consumer choice and increased fuel costs for the public. Ramesh also claimed that the policy has caused damage to vehicles owned by middle-class citizens.
The opposition party contends that the primary beneficiaries of the E20 rollout are ethanol producers rather than the general public. Ramesh highlighted that previous claims made by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, suggesting that ethanol blending would lower fuel prices to significantly lower levels, have not been realized. The party argues that these unfulfilled promises have left consumers with higher expenses.
Key Facts
- Jairam Ramesh is the Congress general secretary who criticized the E20 petrol policy.Source not recorded
- The policy involves blending ethanol into petrol.Source not recorded
- Ramesh claims that E20 petrol has been the standard offering at most pumps since March 2025.Source not recorded
- The Congress party alleges that the policy benefits ethanol producers at the expense of consumers.Source not recorded
- Previous government claims suggested that ethanol blending would reduce fuel prices to Rs 50 or Rs 55 per litre.Source not recorded
The Timeline5
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5 Aug
- TOIThe Times of India'Consumers paying more': Congress alleges E20 is benefitting ethanol producers
6 Aug
- SiThe Siasat DailyE20 پٹرول سے عام صارفین پر مالی بوجھ میں اضافہ : کانگریس
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- Urduاردو2 of 2
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- WestCarried1 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried2 of 10
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