India has made E20 petrol mandatory, and now the government has officially notified standards for E30 fuel blending as well. But is ethanol-blended petrol really the green and affordable future it is being projected as? In this episode of Kharcha Paani, we break down the economics, politics and science behind India’s ethanol push. From PM Modi’s calls for reducing fuel consumption to India’s dependence on imported crude oil, the story goes far beyond just fuel. We look at the claims of lower emissions and foreign exchange savings, but also the growing concerns around mileage drops, engine damage, old vehicles, resale value, rising costs, water consumption, land use and the pressure on India’s automobile industry. Can India really move towards E30 and flex-fuel vehicles without burdening consumers? And if ethanol is the future, who will pay the price for this transition — the government, car companies, or the common citizen?
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