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GEMA President Challenges Critics to Prove Ethanol-Blended Fuel Damages Vehicles
Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) President C.K. Jain has challenged critics to prove that ethanol-blended petrol damages vehicle engines, stating that no such incidents have been reported by authorized service centres. He acknowledged a 3-5% drop in mileage but argued that the benefits of reduced pollution and foreign exchange savings outweigh the loss. Jain also rebutted claims of excessive water usage, noting that only 5 litres of water are needed to produce one litre of ethanol, with ongoing efforts to reduce that to 3.5 litres.
Jul 12, 2026 1 source