Hardeep Singh Puri Defends Ethanol-Blended Fuel Amidst Social Media Claims

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed social media misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel, welcoming constructive criticism but rejecting rumors about pests or engine damage.
He highlighted ethanol's century-long history and past Indian government initiatives, while ARAI data shows a 2-6% drop in fuel consumption with E20 compared to E10.

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed social media misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel, welcoming constructive criticism but rejecting rumors about pests or engine damage. He highlighted ethanol's century-long history and past Indian government initiatives, while ARAI data shows a 2-6% drop in fuel consumption with E20 compared to E10.

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