Centre has not assessed how many petrol vehicles are fully E20-compliant
The government told Parliament that E20 petrol is now the nationwide standard, but it has not assessed the share of vehicles fully compatible with it. Older, pre-2023 vehicles could see a 3–5% fuel-economy reduction; no blend above E20 has been approved.
The government told Parliament it has not assessed how many Indian petrol vehicles are fully E20-compliant. E20 is now standard nationwide; pre-2023 vehicles may see 3-5% lower mileage, while the Centre says no higher blend has been approved.
Why this matters
The disclosure mirrors a recent Parliament response that India’s E20-compatible fleet has not been assessed, alongside the Centre dropping a ₹10,000 crore ATF stabilisation plan after airlines missed an MoU deadline.
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