Centre Denies Plans to Blend Ethanol With Aviation Fuel

The Story in Brief

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu denied Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that the Centre plans to mix ethanol with aviation turbine fuel. He called the claim false and irresponsible, while stating that no such proposal is under consideration.

Naidu said ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel are different. He said SAF is internationally certified, recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and subject to strict safety testing. The dispute comes amid wider political arguments over E20 petrol, including concerns about mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer costs. The government has maintained that E20 is safe for vehicles and can reduce crude oil imports.

The Indian Opinion

The minister’s clarification directly addresses the aviation safety concern, but the wider fuel debate remains politically charged. Kejriwal’s claim is unsupported in the sources, while government assurances should still be assessed through transparent technical information. Questions about E20 mileage, costs and fuel quality are separate from ethanol in aviation fuel. Readers should avoid treating either political warnings or official statements as complete evidence without published studies and data.

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