Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
Kejriwal claims ethanol blending in ATF, diesel next; Centre says 'no such proposal'Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel ve...
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
E20 fuel protests: Why India's ethanol-blended petrol policy is under fireIndia's push for E20 petrol faces significant public and political opposition. Motorists express concerns about potential vehicle damage an...
EV maker Ather Energy nearly doubles revenues, cuts losses by 71%Ather Energy's revenue nearly doubled to Rs 1,217 crore in the June quarter. Net losses narrowed significantly to Rs 51 crore, showing impr...
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policyActivist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hunger strike against ...
Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest marchActivist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the government's E20 fuel po...
By how much will E20 petrol reduce your car's mileage? One ministry says one thing, another says anotherThe Road ministry said E20 petrol might hit your mileage by 2-6%, based on a study by ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil Corporation. The statement...
E20 petrol FAQs: Govt clarifies impact on older vehicles, mileage and warrantiesThe government clarified E20 fuel program, addressing social media claims about engine damage. No verified evidence links E20 fuel to wides...
Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government saysIndia's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not necessarily cheaper tha...
Alternate fuel penetration in Indian CV industry to touch 40-45% by FY30: ICRAThe rise in EV penetration in the commercial vehicles (CV) industry is led primarily by the bus segment within the M&HCV (medium and heavy ...
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
E20 may lower mileage by 3-5% in some older vehicles, no widespread engine damage found: GovtE20 petrol may cause a slight fuel economy reduction in older vehicles. Extensive testing has not found widespread engine damage linked to ...