Pre-2016 BS-III vehicles may need rubber-part replacements for E20, Gadkari says
Ahead of the cited April 2026 E20 rollout, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may require replacement of rubber parts and gaskets. Studies found no major engine modifications or performance issues for cars and two-wheelers.
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said pre-2016 BS-III vehicles may require rubber-part and gasket replacement when using E20 petrol, while studies found no engine modifications or significant performance issues for cars and two-wheelers.
Why this matters
The E20 vehicle-compatibility issue adds a domestic fuel-transition consideration for Indian Oil, following its purchase of ADNOC Upper Zakum crude and plans to source up to a quarter of LPG imports from the US by 2027.
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