E-20: 'Adulteration' or Smart Move? Nagpur's Ethanol Story Goes Viral!
Hey, Indian!
Are they really fooling us by mixing ethanol in our petrol?
That’s the big question echoing in every garage and tea stall! Everyone's talking about it—is this "adulteration" legal? Is it good for the environment? And most importantly, is it emptying our wallets faster?
Forget the hearsay: Let's look at the actual facts and the data behind the viral news to understand if the petrol-ethanol blending (E-20) is genuinely benefiting us or quietly digging into our pockets.
The 'Gadkari Effect' in Nagpur's Ethanol Sector
Look at the Gadkari family's 'timing' in Nagpur! Sons took the company seats (2016-17), and immediately the 20% ethanol policy was announced at the Centre (2018).
Corporate Leadership in Place
September 22, 2016: Sarang Gadkari, son of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, stepped into a top executive role as a Whole-Time Director at Manas Agro Industries & Infrastructure Limited. This move instantly placed him at the helm of a company focused on ethanol blending and agro-industries.
January 2017: Just a few months later, his brother, Nikhil Gadkari, was appointed as the Managing Director of a similar enterprise, CIAN Agro Industries & Infrastructure Limited.
And how cleverly the father acted to implement the ethanol policy
The Policy Blueprint Follows
May 2018: The Union Government, led by Nitin Gadkari (Minister for Road Transport and Highways), unveiled the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018. This policy set the national direction, publicly committing India to an ambitious 20% ethanol blending target in petrol by 2030.
The sequence is eye-catching: both Gadkari sons took key leadership positions in ethanol companies right before the government launched a policy designed to boost that very sector. It certainly highlights a timely and strategic entry into a business segment set for massive growth.
The Burning Question: Are We Paying Full Price for 80% Petrol?
Yes, you are technically getting 80% petrol (and 20% ethanol) while paying the full price.
But the real sting? Mileage! Experts warn that switching to E20 could see your vehicle's fuel efficiency drop by 2% to 5%.
The Bottom Line: If your bike or car starts giving you less distance on a full tank, that 20% ethanol mix is the reason. It means more trips to the pump and a higher overall fuel bill, making that "blending" feel a lot like a cut in your actual value for money!
Conclusion:
We are the ones being driven crazy, losing mileage, and worrying about engine damage, but the question remains: When will someone finally speak up on our behalf against this perfectly executed corporate takeover of our fuel tanks?
6 Comments
By Mustafa
3 months agoEager to watch in future if automobile industry will launch new variants supporting E20 engines or switching entirely to Electric segment.
By Mr Salman
3 months ago"Nice article! E-20 blending sounds good, but we need clarity on its real impact on consumers." Is ethanol mixing truly eco-friendly or just adding extra cost?"
By Chandni Khan
3 months agoThis policy might be good for the country but for my vehicle🚲🚗⛵🚁 is just a scheme to reduce mileage. It's a straight up deception.
By Geeta Kumari
3 months agoE20 fuel is a good move for clean energy. It helps reduce pollution, supports farmers, and cuts oil imports. Some vehicles may see less mileage, but overall it’s a positive step for the future.
By Ash
3 months agoRight 👍
By Roshni Khan
3 months agoBrother, don't even ask about this E20 mess... first, you pay full money, now the car runs less..only we are losing!