Raipur Consumer Court Orders Maruti Suzuki to Refund or Replace E20-Damaged Grand Vitara

A Raipur consumer court has ruled against Maruti Suzuki, ordering a ₹20.5 lakh refund or replacement of a Grand Vitara hybrid it found damaged by E20 fuel, citing service deficiency. Maruti disputes the verdict, blaming adulterated fuel, and plans to appeal amid the broader ethanol-blend policy row.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 13:06 IST · Source Outlook Business · Updated

Raipur consumer court ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace or refund ₹20.5 lakh for a Grand Vitara hybrid damaged by E20 fuel, citing service deficiency. Maruti disputes, blaming adulterated fuel, and is appealing amid the ethanol-blend policy row.