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...