Government says E20 petrol use alone cannot trigger insurance claim rejection

The petroleum ministry said E20 fuel use cannot by itself lead to an insurance claim being denied, rejecting concerns over widespread engine damage after the 20% ethanol-blend rollout in 2023.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 14:49 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

India’s petroleum ministry said use of E20 petrol cannot by itself result in insurance-claim rejection. It rejected claims of widespread engine damage, citing validated fuel standards and no broad E20-linked breakdown reports since the 2023 rollout.