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Hardeep Puri Defends E20 Fuel, Rejects Safety Claims

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said E20 petrol is safe, scientifically tested and widely used across India. He rejected claims against ethanol-blended fuel, saying it helps reduce crude oil imports, cuts pollution, saves foreign exchange and increases farmers' income. He also claimed criticism of E20 is driven by misinformation and political motives.