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E20 Fuel: The hero India needs, or the villain drivers fear? | Overthinkers Anonymous | EP 02

Why E20 fuel has everyone overthinking at the petrol pump.

The Hindu Businessline 4 Nov 2026 12:59 pm

No plan to raise ethanol blending in petrol above 20 pc: Hardeep Puri

Digital Desk | Betul (South Goa), Oct 27 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said

bhaskarlive 27 Oct 2026 6:31 pm

Rage over E20 fuel was 'paid campaign': Gadkari

The rollout of E20 petrol (80% petrol, 20% ethanol) drew criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups, who

The Hindu 27 Oct 2026 4:43 pm

Nitin Gadkari Slams E20 Petrol Criticism as

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched a scathing attack on critics of ethanol-blended pe

Pragativadi 27 Oct 2026 3:35 pm

No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plan to incre

Business Standard 27 Oct 2026 2:28 pm

E20 fuel backlash was a 'paid campaign', says Nitin Gadkari

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the rules to include E100 alongside E85 in specified emission certif

Mid Day 27 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic law

Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) A collective of prominent scientists, academicians, and activists has urged the government to halt

The Sen Times 13 Sep 2026 5:06 pm

Egg Prices Up 40%: How E20 Fuel Policy Is Making Breakfast Costlier

Egg prices have climbed sharply over the past year and could rise further this winter as higher maize costs, growing eth

NDTV 2 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

Whats the link between sugar, ethanol and Indias CAFE norms? | Climate Economy

Can ethanol and Indias new fuel-efficiency norms really drive the countrys energy transition? This episode of The Climat

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

SC to hear plea on ethanol disclosure at petrol pumps

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking mandatory and uniform labelling of ethanol percentage at petrol pump

Rediff 29 Aug 2026 1:39 pm

Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 11:30 am

Government ignoring warnings & E20 spiked sugar prices: Randeep Singh Surjewala

The Congress party has sharply criticized the government's lack of action regarding soaring sugar prices. They argue tha

The Economic Times 28 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Congress alleges 36,000-crore sugar scam over festive price rise

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said the government had used 32% of sugarcane stocks to make E20 fuel between November

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

Kejriwal alleges e20 fuel risks for pre-2023 vehicles amid silence

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The News Mill 25 Aug 2026 6:27 pm

Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Over Sugar Scam, E20 Protest; Delhi Police Cite Law And Order

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla claims that the Delhi Police has imposed house arrest on him on Saturday as he tried to come

Oneindia 22 Aug 2026 10:27 pm

Arvind Kejriwal to hold Goa townhall on forced E20 fuel on August 25

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The News Mill 22 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher p

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Centre Imposes Stockholding Limit On Bulk Consumers To Check Sugar Prices

The sugar price surge comes amid E20 fuel row, where it has been alleged that there is growing focus on the diversion of

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2026 6:40 pm

Govt adviser bats for E10 petrol for older vehicles

A government adviser has called for India to reintroduce a petrol variant with a lower ethanol blend, such as E10, along

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

E20 mileage row: Govt says fuel alone can't be blamed; cites driving & maintenance

The government clarifies that the introduction of E20 petrol does not hinder vehicle mileage, emphasizing that actual fu

The Times of India 15 Aug 2026 10:36 pm

Social media vs reality: Is E20 fuel really hurting your car? | Energonomics | EP 36

E20 Fuel, mileage loss & engine concerns: What car owners must know.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Emails Show Automakers Flagged E20 Fuel Contamination Before SIAM Withdrawal - Report

India's top auto industry body, The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or SIAM, withdrew a fuel contamination c

DriveSpark 13 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

SIAM to undertake scientific study to examine concerns on E20 fuel, denies report

SIAM said it will undertake a proper scientific study with inputs from its Members and relevant technical experts, to en

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 6:48 pm

Carmakers discussed E20 contamination risks before public retreat: Report

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra discussed concerns over chloride and moisture in E20 fuel even as the industry p

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 11:48 am

Did order come from PMO?: Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP over 'zombie drug' video claim linked to Punjab

Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police cla

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 10:31 am

OMCs refute chloride contamination, excess moisture in E20 fuel

The OMCs based their assurance on E20s reliability based on checks across retail outlets, refineries and at the point of

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehi

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 4:29 pm

E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the poli

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focus

The Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Ext

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 1:29 am

SIAM withdraws letter flagging concern over E20 contamination

New Delhi: Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has withdrawn a letter written to the Ministry

The Siasat Daily 5 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

E20 Fuel Damages Vehicles? Landmark Consumer Court Order Raises Severe Questions

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered Maruti to replace/refund a Grand Vitara apparently damaged by E20 fuel.

The Quint 5 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

SIAM Letter to Petroleum Ministry Citing E20 Concerns Withdrawn

In the letter, SIAM members had flagged excessive moisture contents in E20 fuel dispensed at retail outlets with high mo

Deccan Chronicle 5 Aug 2026 2:29 pm

AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debate

The Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online eve

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:59 am

Punjab Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to suspend mandatory rollout of E20 fuel

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also questioned why the implementation of the E20 fuel policy has been advanced as

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 1:43 am

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Mandatory E20 Fuel Rollout

The AAP government moved the resolution on a day party chief Arvind Kejriwal marched towards the Prime Minister's reside

NDTV 4 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Kejriwal calls for mass protest against E20 fuel

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to protest against E20 fuel.

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to suspend rollout of E20 fuel

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to review and suspend the mandatory rollout of E20

The Siasat Daily 4 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Government Ensures Quality Monitoring of E20 Fuel Amid Concerns

New Delhi, August 4: Amid rising concerns regarding fuel adulteration and quality, the central government clarified on T

Daily Kiran 4 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Arvind Kejriwal urges Indians to join protest against E20 fuel

Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a political rival of Prime Minister Modi, called on Indians to join

Web Dunia 4 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Kejriwal, Sisodia sit on protest after Delhi Police blocks march to PM's residence over E20 fuel

Delhi Police on Tuesday stopped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ot

India TV 4 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Police Stop Kejriwal's March to PM's Residence Over E20 Fuel

AAP leaders stage road protest after being stopped while attempting to submit over 2.3 lakh petitions against E20 petrol

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Congress Holds Protest Against Gadkari Over E20 Fuel Row, Demands His Resignation

Chanting slogans against the viability of E20 fuel, Youth Congress activists marched from Mahal's Chitnivis Park Square

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 2:09 am

Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained

On Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the h

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Kejriwal Announces March to PM's Residence Against E20 Fuel Policy

AAP chief says he will submit over two lakh public petitions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking changes to the etha

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

In his letter, AAPs Arvind Kejriwal had sought the availability of options for both pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol s

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

Kejriwal to march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday with 100

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the gover

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hun

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Govt. Defends Ethanol Blending Programme, E20 Can Reduce Fuel Economy

At the same time, Gadkari also said that petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

E20 Fuel in India: What is its impact on vehicles and why is it not cheaper than petrol? | Explained

Experts say that the concerns associated with E20 are largely confined to older vehicles that were not designed or calib

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 1:21 pm

Nitin Gadkari Defends E20 Fuel, Says Older Vehicles Face No Major Issues

The critics have questioned the government on vehicle compatibility, raising concern about reduced fuel efficiency and h

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2026 8:40 pm

BS-III vehicle rubber parts may require replacement when operated with E20 fuel: Centre

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel effi

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 3:58 pm

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal raises concerns over E20 fuel use in older vehicles, seeks clarity from auto firms

In a recent statement, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the apprehensions of auto manufacturers regarding the Centre's E20 fu

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

Will using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? Heres what govt says

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified E20 petrol use. Insurance claims cannot be rejected solely based

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2026 10:37 pm

Delhi transport unions plan E-20 protest march to Parliament on August 4

Harish Sabharwal, national president, All India Motor Transport Congress, said they are protesting against the governmen

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm

Arvind Kejriwal announces National Town Hall against E20 petrol in Delhi on August 1

The Aam Aadmi Party is set to hold a National Town Hall focused on the controversial E20 fuel on August 1 in New Delhi.

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 3:07 pm

Delhi Transporters to Protest E20 Fuel, Seek Policy Review on Aug 4

Association to Demand Independent Review of Ethanol-Blended Petrol Policy, Citing Vehicle Performance Concerns

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2026 5:22 pm

E20 Petrol Engine Damage Case: Raipur Consumer Court Orders Carmaker to Give New Car or Refund Rs.20 Lakh

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered a carmaker to replace a vehicle or refund Rs.20 lakh after a customer alleged E20 pe

Web Dunia 16 Jul 2026 3:49 pm

What is the governments defence on E20 fuel? | Explained

The government says that higher levels of ethanol blending might result in a situation where fuel prices cannot be reduc

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026 12:42 pm

Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrol

Mercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular Yo

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 4:39 pm

Kejriwal visits Delhi petrol pump, service station to hear consumers' E20 fuel concerns

Arvind Kejriwal visited a Delhi petrol pump and service station. He spoke with vehicle owners about their E20 fuel exper

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 11:03 pm

E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in some vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

However, the government added that E20 fuel has a higher-octane rating, and provides several other vehicular and emissio

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

Kejriwal writes to 29 car makers on E20 fuel, seeks response on mileage impact

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal writes to Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Hero MotoCorp ,

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 4:26 pm

'Not a minor mistake': Kejriwal writes to 29 automakers over E20 fuel, flags 'contradictory' claims on engine safety

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on E20 fuel. He wants written assurance

The Times of India 8 Jul 2026 1:35 pm

'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firms

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compens

The Economic Times 8 Jul 2026 1:03 pm

Automobile firms forced to mislead people on E20 fuel: Kejriwal

AAP chief alleges that the Centre summoned six automobile manufacturing companies on July 3 and asked them to hold press

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 8:41 pm

'Serviced vehicles not facing difficulty': Hardeep Puri rejects engine damage claims over E20 fuel

Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed social media claims about E20 petrol as misinterpretation. He stated that compatible vehicl

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 7:14 pm

Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claimi

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 1:18 pm