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...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
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 ...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
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 ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal announces National Town Hall against E20 petrol in Delhi on August 1The Aam Aadmi Party is set to hold a National Town Hall focused on the controversial E20 fuel on August 1 in New Delhi. This event aims to ...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Bombay HC allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, X over alleged E20 deepfakesThe Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit. He is suing Meta Platforms, X Corp, and others over defa...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Inspired by the CJP, 'E20 Janta Party' launches campaign against ethanol-blended fuel, seeks Gadkari's resignationA new group, E20 Janta Party, launched an online campaign for 100% petrol choice. They also demand Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Premium car buyers drive EV, hybrid shift as high-margin segment goes electricElectrified vehicles are now nearly half of new premium car registrations. This significant shift reflects changing buyer preferences in In...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Mercedes-Benz India rolls out E25-compliant cars amid biofuel pushMercedes-Benz India is introducing E25 compliant vehicles for the Indian market. This move anticipates future government regulations on bio...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
No ethanol in premium petrol; no plans to restore E0/E10 petrol: GovernmentPremium petrol grades will continue without ethanol blending, the government stated. No decision has been made to increase ethanol blending...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Automobile industry urges formal mechanism for petrol pump fuel quality checks amid E20 concernsAutomakers want a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Drivers report worsening vehicle performance after increased ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
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 ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India invites applications for car import quota under India-UK trade pactIndia has invited applications for the first round of 2026 import quotas for fully-built passenger cars and goods vehicles from the UK unde...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
E20 petrol damages Maruti Grand Vitara: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to replace the car or pay over Rs 21.6 lakh to Chhattisgarh car ownerE20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair costs after a vehicle o...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Flex-fuel vehicles better fit for India than E25 rollout: AIDAA national debate has been raging over the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on the engines and fuel efficiency of vehicles not de...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrolMercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular YouTuber's claims abo...
13 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST