Congress representatives formally accused the Indian government of enforcing a nationwide blended fuel E20 policy that inflates household transportation expenses while funneling massive financial profits directly to private corporate ethanol producers.
Opposition leaders stated that regular service stations across the country have supplied practically only blended fuel since March 2025 Jairam Ramesh. They argued this mandatory shift completely eliminates conventional fuel options for motorists, forcing drivers to pay premium prices for lower-efficiency fuel while failing to deliver the cheaper energy alternatives originally promised by officials.
An independent financial evaluation revealed that Indian drivers collectively spent an additional 88,234 crore rupees between April 2023 and March 2026 to compensate for diminished vehicle mileage. Lawmakers highlighted this staggering figure to demonstrate the unfair financial burden placed on middle-class citizens while ethanol manufacturing companies continue to record unprecedented revenue expansion.
Political leaders demand an immediate structural review of national energy regulations to prioritize public welfare over corporate profits. The government now faces intense public scrutiny to defend the long-term economic fairness of the policy and address growing consumer complaints regarding reduced mileage and inflated monthly fuel bills.
