Ethanol blended fuel damaged vehicles of people, claims Maharashtra Congress chief

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that ethanol-blended fuel has damaged vehicles of ordinary motorists.

Sapkal demanded the resignation of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari over what he termed the 'ethanol scam'.

Sapkal claimed that companies manufacturing ethanol have earned huge profits while vehicle owners suffered extensive damage.

The E20 ethanol-blending policy has sparked a major controversy over claims of reduced vehicle mileage and potential engine wear.

The government defended the E20 programme, ruling out any immediate plan to increase blends beyond 20% and asserting the fuel is safe and clean.