Congress Demands Review of E20 Policy as Sugar Prices Soar to ₹67 a kg
On August 21, 2026, Jairam Ramesh, Congress communications chief, demanded an immediate review of the Centre’s E20 policy on X, citing higher food and transport costs due to sugarcane diversion for ethanol. He noted sugar prices had risen from ₹48 to ₹67 a kg over three months and questioned why petrol prices did not decrease despite lower crude oil costs. The Congress Working Committee raised concerns about mileage, vehicle compatibility risks, and environmental damage on August 19.
21 AUG 2026
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Congress officials raised concerns about the E20 policy's impact on food prices, transport costs, and environmental damage.
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