Archive · 24 Sep 2025
India's Ethanol Policy: Savings and Consumer Concerns
India has a program called Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) where they mix ethanol with gasoline to make it cheaper and cleaner.
The government says this program has saved a lot of money.
However, some people are not happy.
They say their cars don't go as far on a tank of gas, and some insurance companies might not cover their cars.
The situation is complicated, and the government might need to make some adjustments to make sure everyone is happy with the plan.
The government saved over Rs 1.4 lakh crore through the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.
The Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri mentioned the program's success.
Consumers are complaining about reduced mileage with EBP.
Some consumers report rejection by insurance companies.
The article suggests there are complexities with the EBP program.
- Who
- Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
- What
- The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme and related consumer concerns.
- When
- Recently (as mentioned in Lok Sabha)
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To reduce foreign exchange spent on petrol, also to tackle environmental concerns.
- Policy Focus
- Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
- Savings
- Over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange
- Ministry
- Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry