Lucknow, July 11 -- BJP MP Brij Lal on Saturday defended the rollout of E20 petrol, describing it as safe and alleging that a "lobby" was working to create a false narrative against the fuel blend.

Speaking to ANI, Brij Lal said E20 petrol was safe for vehicles and would help reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil.

"E20 petrol is safe. A narrative is being created, and a lobby is working against it. The Ministry has issued a clarification. I too own a vehicle, and I use the same, but my vehicle has never faced any issues," he said.

The BJP MP acknowledged that fuel efficiency may reduce marginally but said the economic benefits outweighed the loss.

"Mileage indeed drops by 3-4 per cent, but this will save a lot of money for t...