Gadkari defends ethanol-blended fuel, but admits to 2-6% mileage dip - The Tribune
The government on Thursday defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, saying it played a crucial role in shielding consumers from a steep surge in petrol prices, even as it acknowledged that ethanol-blended fuel could reduce mileage by 2 to 6 per cent, depending on the vehicle category.