India’s E20 - Ethanol gamble explained | Let Me Explain 148 | Pooja Prasanna

India's push towards E20 petrol has sparked a nationwide debate. The Union government says ethanol-blended petrol reduces crude oil imports, cuts emissions and benefits farmers. Critics, however, have raised concerns about lower mileage, older vehicles, fuel pricing, and the lack of transparency around a key Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) report. So what does the evidence actually say? In this episode of Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna examines the science behind ethanol blending, what the government's own reports recommend, why E20 has become the default fuel in many places, and why questions about consumer choice, pricing, and transparency continue to persist. For feedbacks, write to [email protected] Like Pooja's LME? Support the show: https://rzp.io/rzp/support-lme Like our journalism? Become a subscriber: https://www.thenewsminute.com/subscri... #Ethanol #E20 #JantarMantar #NitinGadkari #AnishGawande #BJP #LetMeExplain #PoojaPrasanna #TNM #TheNewsMinute ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to The News Minute, your go-to source for impactful stories from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Our videos dive deep into Politics, Society, Education, Health, Law, Policy, Entertainment, Pop Culture, and Lifestyle, bringing you in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most in south India. From immersive storytelling and exclusive interviews to sharp analysis and documentaries, our reporters—deeply rooted in the region—bring you unparalleled access to local stories and insights. Look south, think TNM. Subscribe to The News Minute: https://www.thenewsminute.com/subscri... Follow and engage with us on social media: Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAP... Twitter: https://x.com/thenewsminute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewsminu... Facebook:   / thenewsminute