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Congress says E20 hurt middle class, favoured ethanol producers
Power & DiplomacyThe Hindu08 Aug, 11:15 pmAtlasHour
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Congress says E20 hurt middle class, favoured ethanol producers

The Modi Government's Transport Minister (Nitin Gadkari) had claimed that ethanol blending would bring diesel costs down to Rs. 50 per litre and provide a petrol alternative at Rs. 55 per litre. No such reduction has materialised, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

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The Modi Government's Transport Minister (Nitin Gadkari) had claimed that ethanol blending would bring diesel costs down to Rs.

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