E20 fuel price: Why E20 petrol is not cheaper than pure petrol despite 20% ethanol blending

Why E20 Petrol Costs More Than Expected: Centre Clears the Air

Amid the Ethanol row in the nation, the Central government has once again explained why E20 petrol that contains 20 ethanol and 80 petrol, is not cheaper than regular petrol despite using renewable fuel. Many people believe that

Consumers shift to premium petrol amid E20 concerns; demand doubles at Delhi fuel stations: Sources

Delhi's fuel retail market is witnessing a sharp shift as more motorists opt for premium petrol variants such as XP95, XP100 and Speed 97 amid concerns surrounding E20 fuel, sources told Business Today TV. The trend comes even as the Centre clarifies that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than conventional petrol at prevailing crude oil prices.

Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains

The central government has once again addressed public concerns about ethanol-blended petrol. One of the prominent questions that is there in the mind of the people is that why petrol is not cheaper even after ethanol is added. Explaining the reason, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that E20 petrol isn't cheaper than pure petrol because ethanol procurement costs remain higher at current crude oil prices. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced and has cleaner burning than pure petrol. The government said that ethanol is deliberately purchased at high, fixed rates, up to 71.86 rupees per litre, to support Indian farmers.

Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 9, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.90-octane will be sold for 205.70 per litre after an increase of 4.50, while 87-octane will be sold for 198.28, an increase of 4.50.Automotive Diesel will be sold for 206.50 after a 2.44 increase, and ultra-low sulphur diesel will be sold for 222.08 per litre, up 3.06.Propane liquid petroleum will be sold for 75.82 per litre, down 0.25, and butane liquid petroleum will be sold for 84.79 per litre, up 0.25.Marketing companies and retailers will add their respective markups to these prices.

Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too

Dangote Refinery has cut petrol prices while diesel prices rise in Lagos. Global crude oil prices near 80 per barrel raise concerns for future fuel costs.