Oil Ministry denies pressuring automakers to hide E20 compatibility risks
The Oil Ministry says automakers independently validated E20-compatible vehicles and will continue to honour warranties. Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have backed the fuel following testing, amid concerns over vehicles made before 2023.
Oil Ministry rejected allegations that automakers were pressured to conceal E20 risks, saying manufacturers validated E20-compatible vehicles and continue honouring warranties. Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Hero, Hyundai, TVS and Bajaj publicly backed the fuel after testing.
Why this matters
No related recent Government of India Oil Ministry signals were provided. The response addresses consumer concern over E20 use in vehicles manufactured before 2023 and warranty coverage.
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