Team Bharat urges continued E10 fuel supply, seeks E20 transparency
Amid concerns over E20 fuel's impact on vehicles, citizens' advocacy group Team Bharat met Petroleum Ministry officials. They urged the government to continue supplying E10 petrol for vehicles designed for it, while also demanding pure petrol with no ethanol blending be available at all fuel stations at affordable prices. Team Bharat also requested E20 fuel be sold at a 20% discount and sought public disclosure of relevant documents and reports on E20 fuel. They also called for a mechanism to assess and address grievances for vehicles damaged by blended fuel, and raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in the blending programme.
Key Points
- Team Bharat advocated for continued supply of E10 petrol and availability of pure petrol at fuel stations.
- They requested a 20% discount for E20 fuel compared to pure petrol.
- The group demanded public disclosure of studies and reports related to E20 fuel's impact.
- They also called for a mechanism to address grievances for vehicles damaged by blended fuel and raised conflict of interest concerns.
Exam Facts
- Advocacy group: Team Bharat, founded by Tehseen Poonawalla.
- Fuel types: E10 (10% ethanol), E20 (20% ethanol).
- Union Petroleum Minister: Hardeep Puri.
- Union Transport Minister: Nitin Gadkari.
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