E20 fuel backlash was a 'paid campaign': Gadkari

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said the public outrage against E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) was a 'paid campaign', adding the noise has now died down. Speaking at a CII event, he said reducing fossil fuel imports can save foreign exchange. His remarks came after the government notified rules allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on up to E100.