The Petroleum Ministry said India’s ethanol blending programme began in 2001 and evolved through years of policy, testing and consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed E20 rollout, highlighting expanded production, industry support, quality standards and strict monitoring against fuel adulteration
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said he will seek written assurances from major automakers that E20 fuel does not reduce mileage or damage engines. He also urged the Centre to make ethanol-blended fuel optional, while the government maintained E20 is scientifically validated
Toyota Kirloskar Motor said a viral video linking an Innova Hycross malfunction to E20 petrol was misleading. The company stated its investigation found fuel contamination, not ethanol-blended fuel, caused the issue, reaffirming the vehicle's compatibility with E20 petrol
The Centre issued a 10-point clarification rejecting misinformation about India's E20 ethanol blending programme. It said scientific studies support the fuel's safety, efficiency and environmental benefits, while dismissing claims about excessive water use, engine damage, insurance issues and other viral allegations
The Centre rejected several viral claims about India's E20 fuel programme, saying scientific studies found no significant engine, warranty or safety issues. It said ethanol blending supports energy security, reduces emissions, saves foreign exchange and benefits farmers while following established global practices
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the withdrawal of the E20 fuel programme. He alleged that the policy affects vehicle mileage, questioned its rollout and sought safeguards for vehicle owners
Though higher ethanol blending can boost energy security and reduce the oil import bill, concerns of vehicle users and environmentalists must also be addressed
The government has dismissed social media claims that using E20 fuel could lead to rejection of vehicle insurance claims. PIB Fact Check clarified that motor insurance policies remain valid, while urging the public to verify information through official sources before sharing it
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he Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, rejecting concerns that millions of motorists were being forced to use incompatible fuel. The bench backed the Centre’s stand, citing farmer benefits and policy considerations.
E20 fuel could ease India’s dependence on oil imports and improve energy security, but the rushed approach has left vehicle owners and industry in confusion
The Ministry has set mass emission standards for the fuel and has directed automakers to define a vehicle’s compatibility with specific ethanol blend levels
