Petroleum Ministry says E20 fuel has not caused widespread vehicle damage, cites service data
The ministry rejected claims that E20 petrol damages engines or voids warranties, citing automaker and service records. It acknowledged mileage can fall 2–6%, particularly in older E10-designed vehicles, while saying no widespread corrosion or failure pattern has emerged.
India’s petroleum ministry rejected claims that E20 petrol damages older vehicles or voids warranties. It cited automaker and service data showing no widespread corrosion or failures, while acknowledging fuel-efficiency reductions of roughly 2-6% depending on vehicle age and type.
Why this matters
The E20 defense follows the ministry’s recent caution on LPG-DME blending: it flagged safety and compatibility hurdles, then ruled out a national DME-LPG push on those risks.
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