'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 assura

The Modi Government's Transport Minister (Nitin Gadkari) had claimed that ethanol blending would bring diesel costs down to Rs. 50 per litre and provide a petrol alternative at Rs. 55 per litre. No such reduction has materialised, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh