Fuelling controversy over biofuel
While the advocates of biofuel as a viable option or supplement to conventional fuels feel that India must shift over to cheaper alternatives that are not in the grip of oil cartels, its opponents vehemently oppose any such move This year's Budget is notable for waiver of excise duty on biofuel diesel. Advocates of biofuel as a viable option or supplement to conventional fuels such as petrol, diesel and fossil fuels are happy with the development as they feel it is time for India, if not the world, to shift over to cheaper alternatives that are not in the grip of oil and kindred cartels.