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BJP MP defends ethanol policy at Rewa flight launch
BJP MP Janardan Mishra defended the government's ethanol blending policy while inaugurating new flight services from Rewa to Bhopal and Kolkata on Saturday. He asked critics who say ethanol policy harms the…
The Story in Brief
BJP MP Janardan Mishra defended the government's ethanol blending policy while inaugurating new flight services from Rewa to Bhopal and Kolkata on Saturday. He asked critics who say ethanol policy harms the poor if they would prefer pure petrol from their father's house instead.
Mishra said India produces only 20 per cent of its crude oil requirement and must import the remaining 80 per cent from abroad. The Deccan Herald reported his remarks, which came amid ongoing debate over ethanol's impact on food prices and vehicle compatibility.
The Indian Opinion
The ethanol policy is being framed as a war on the poor, but the MP's crude-import numbers are a fact the capital's commentariat rarely mentions. The real test is whether the blending mandates can actually raise farmer incomes without driving up food prices or damaging car engines. Watch the next retail inflation print for edible oils and sugar: that will settle who is being honest.
Source: deccanherald.com
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