Petrol would've hit Rs 125/litre in Delhi without ethanol blend, says govt

The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers paid ninety-four rupees seventy-seven paise instead of one hundred twenty-five rupees. The ministry denied diverting foodgrain for ethanol production or using subsidised rice. Ve...

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