Viral E20 claims trigger govt response; Toyota and industry experts also issue clarification

The debate over E20 ethanol-blended petrol has intensified after viral social media videos alleged engine and fuel system problems in vehicles. Responding to the growing buzz, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed what he called rumours and defended India's ethanol blending programme. The government also held a joint press briefing with leading energy and automobile industry experts, while Toyota Kirloskar Motor clarified the viral case involving a Toyota Hycross. Here's what the government and industry experts said about the controversy.