'E20 Damages Engines? Baseless Rumours': Hardeep Puri Defends Ethanol-Blended Fuel

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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected claims that ethanol blended fuel damages vehicle engines or attracts pests, describing them as baseless rumours. Puri stated that ethanol blended fuel is not a new concept, and has been used globally for nearly a century, citing early automobile pioneer Henry Ford as an example. The minister emphasized that the government welcomes constructive criticism, but urged people to rely on scientific evidence instead of misinformation regarding the use of ethanol blended fuel.