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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
- UCC should unite society, not create bitterness: Congress leader Digvijaya SinghSenior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh discussed the Uniform Civil Code's implementation. He stated the Animal Husbandry Department controv...16 Jul, 2026, 02.08 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
- Ethanol small share of son's business, mileage loss due to blending is minor, Nitin Gadkari saysMinister Nitin Gadkari defended the ethanol blending programme against criticism. He stated his family's business involvement is minimal an...15 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- Kejriwal writes to PM, seeks meeting over E20 petrol; demands pure petrol option at fuel stationsArvind Kejriwal requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He wants to discuss concerns regarding E20 petrol availability and p...14 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT KanpurIIT Kanpur researchers report no significant fuel efficiency drop with E20 petrol. Their studies found no evidence of engine damage from th...14 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM 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
- Delhi isn't flexing yet as India's ethanol dream gets an early reality checkOnly four flex-fuel passenger vehicles have been registered in Delhi since the technology entered the market last month, highlighting a slo...12 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Rs 1 lakh crore risk: Oil Ministry plays cost card to defend E20Defending its policy, the government warned of the risk of stranding massive investments made in ethanol infrastructure over the past few y...11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- E20 petrol may cut mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but benefits outweigh impact: Oil MinistryThe government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance a...10 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Which countries use E20 or higher ethanol blends? A global guideCountries using E20 fuel: India has achieved its nationwide E20 ethanol blending target ahead of schedule. This transition significantly re...10 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- E20 Petrol: Why India wants ethanol blending and what are your worries? Key questions answeredThe Ministry of Petroleum released FAQs to clarify the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. India's ethanol blending targets were met through ...10 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their ...09 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Backlash on ethanol-blend fuel intensifies in India, puts carmakers in the dockIndia's mandatory E20 fuel policy faces public backlash and political opposition. Car owners report reduced mileage and potential vehicle d...08 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
- 'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firmsArvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compensation for mileage d...08 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI reportIndia has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-w...07 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
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