Government says E20 petrol has not caused widespread vehicle damage
India’s government cited manufacturer data and multi-year field use to counter concerns over E20 petrol, while noting older E10-designed vehicles may see fuel efficiency decline by 3%–5%. More than 30,000 fuel retail outlets conduct quality checks, it said.
India’s government said E20 petrol has not caused verified widespread vehicle damage, citing manufacturer data and years of field use. Oil marketing companies conduct quality checks at over 30,000 fuel outlets, while older E10 vehicles may see 3%-5% lower fuel efficiency.
Why this matters
The statement extends the government’s recent E20 safety messaging and its framing of ethanol blending as a crude-price buffer, while its ₹71/litre ethanol defense highlights pressure on petrol retail economics.
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