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How E20 affects your car and whats next on E85 rollout

India has now fully embraced E20 petrol, featuring a mixture of 20% ethanol. The government aims to facilitate even higher ethanol concentrations, such as E22 to E30, by waiving excise duties on these blends. Many consumers have raised concerns regarding the impact on fuel economy and older engines, but automotive manufacturers emphasize that E20 has proven safe.

7 Jul 2026 9:46 am