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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety
Amid widespread misinformation on several platforms regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explaining the rationale behind the policy and addressing concerns raised about ethanol-blended fuel. The development comes amid several reports claiming that E20 damages rubber components, engines, or fuel systems of vehicles. The FAQs also seek to provide evidence-based answers on issues ranging from ethanol blending targets and fuel choices to pricing.
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India News Network
· Jul 10, 2026
Indian Government Addresses Common Concerns on E20 Petrol
Government answers key questions about the impact of E20 ethanol-blended petrol on vehicle performance, pricing, and emissions.
OneIndia
· Jul 8, 2026
Arvind Kejriwal Demands Clarity: Will Old Cars Survive E20 Petrol? Auto Makers Asked For Written Guarantees
Arvind Kejriwal has escalated the debate over E20 petrol by asking India’s automobile manufacturers to give a written assurance on whether older petrol vehicles can safely use fuel blended with 20 percent ethanol. The Aam Aadmi Party national convener has sought
brazilnews.net
· Jul 10, 2026
Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Concerns that ethanol-blended petrol damages vehicle engines are based on myths and not supported by technical evidence, according to Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) President Chandra Kumar Jain, who asserts that the government's ethanol blending policy was implemented only after four years of detailed research and testing.Speaking with ANI, Jain said people shoul
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
NDTV
· Jul 8, 2026
Provide Written Assurance On E20 Fuel Safety For Older Cars: Kejriwal Writes To Auto Firms
Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automakers seeking clarity on E20 ethanol-blended petrol, saying their public statements on the fuel's safety for older vehicles contradict warnings in owners'...
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Related coverage for "Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety": India News Network — Indian Government Addresses Common Concerns on E20 Petrol. OneIndia — Arvind Kejriwal Demands Clarity: Will Old Cars Survive E20 Petrol? Auto Makers Asked For Written Guarantees. brazilnews.net — Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association . India TV News — Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains. NDTV — Provide Written Assurance On E20 Fuel Safety For Older Cars: Kejriwal Writes To Auto Firms. Utusan Malaysia — Pelaksanaan Budi Madani Diesel bendung ketirisan subsidi