'Consumers paying more': Congress alleges E20 is benefitting ethanol producers

Centre reiterated E20 safe for vehicles, however Congress claims consumers are paying more than petrolNEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Centre's push for E20 petrol has increased fuel costs for consumers while primarily benefiting ethanol producers, claiming that motorists are paying more despite assurances of cheaper fuel.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that since March 2025, regular fuel stations across the country have been supplying "practically only E20 petrol". ‘Low mileage due to E20, consumer paying moreReferring to earlier statements by Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari, he said the government had claimed ethanol blending would bring the price of diesel down to Rs 50 per litre and provide a petrol alternative at Rs 55 per litre, but no suc