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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's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crorePublic Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ...21 Jul, 2026, 12.28 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
- Ethanol, a fuel, not the fuel of choiceIndia's ethanol program achieves blending targets and energy security goals. However, it shifts land use from food crops to maize productio...16 Jul, 2026, 11.34 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
- Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economyEthanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule...16 Jul, 2026, 12.02 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
- CIC directs petroleum ministry arm to share historical petrol, ethanol, profit dataThe Central Information Commission ordered the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell to release historical petrol production and import data...13 Jul, 2026, 05.37 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
- 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
- Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM 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
- E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: GovtEthanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significan...10 Jul, 2026, 12.38 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
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