Fact check: Government rebuts misconceptions on ethanol-blended petrol, cites scientific validation and field data

July 30, 2026 11:47 PM

Fact check: Government rebuts misconceptions on ethanol-blended petrol, cites scientific validation and field data

The Centre has issued a detailed clarification on the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, rebutting what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the use of E20 fuel. The government said the programme is backed by extensive scientific validation, real-world operating experience, industry data and consultations with automobile manufacturers and technical institutions. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), the rollout...

E20 fuel rollout backed by scientific studies, no evidence of widespread vehicle damage: Petroleum Ministry

July 30, 2026 7:49 PM

E20 fuel rollout backed by scientific studies, no evidence of widespread vehicle damage: Petroleum Ministry

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday said the nationwide rollout of E20 (20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) was carried out in a phased manner after extensive scientific validation and consultations with automobile manufacturers and technical institutions, asserting that there is no verified evidence of widespread engine damage or reduced vehicle life due to the use of higher ethanol blends. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas S...

Government rules out immediate move beyond E20, reaffirms safety and benefits of ethanol-blended petrol

July 24, 2026 4:12 PM

Government rules out immediate move beyond E20, reaffirms safety and benefits of ethanol-blended petrol

The government on Thursday clarified that it has taken no decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent, while reaffirming that E20 fuel is scientifically validated, safe for vehicles and has delivered substantial economic, environmental and energy security benefits. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said any future decision on introducing higher ethanol blends would be taken only after detailed scientific and t...