E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel - impact on mileage, engines & more

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by 2-6% depending on vehicle type and age.

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas debunked claims that pre-2023 vehicles cannot safely use E20, citing extensive testing and real-world data.

Engine durability tests found no failures linked to E20 use; E20 offers better acceleration, improved ride quality, and 30% lower carbon emissions compared to E10.

A joint study by ARAI, SIAM, and IOCL evaluated E20's impact on BS-III to BS-VI petrol two-wheelers and four-wheelers.