Government denies E20 petrol invalidates insurance
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that using E20 petrol is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection.
Government sources dismissed claims that E20 fuel invalidates vehicle insurance policies as incorrect.
Assertions about widespread engine damage or insect attraction from ethanol-blended petrol lack scientific basis.
The Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and implemented with consultation from oil marketing companies, automobile manufacturers, and fuel-testing agencies.
Since the rollout of E20 petrol in 2023, no widespread reports of engine failures or vehicle breakdowns attributable to ethanol blending have been reported.
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