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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Backlash on ethanol-blend fuel intensifies in India, puts carmakers in the dock

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is facing mounting anger over a mandatory 20% ethanol-blended fuel policy, with vehicle owners demanding choice and an opposition politician asking carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Toyota to provide clarity.

The 20% ethanol-blended petrol, called E20, became the only fuel sold at India's 90,000 petrol pumps at the end of last year, triggering a public ‌uproar that however ⁠dissipated within weeks.

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