Ethanol politics: farmer income vs your fuel bill — where do you stand?

The ethanol blending programme is now genuinely political. The government's case: energy security, lower crude imports, and better income for sugarcane/maize farmers. The owners' case: measurable mileage drops (surveys say 66% lost >10%), no price discount on E20, compatibility worries on older engines — and E22–E30 standards already notified.

Keeping it factual and respectful: • Should there be a price cut on E20/E27 to offset the mileage loss? • Should pure petrol (E0/E5) stay available at a premium for older vehicles? • Flex-fuel vehicles are the stated long-term answer — would you buy one?

Sources: theweek.in · aljazeera.com · context.news