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E20 may lower mileage by 3-5% in some older vehicles, no widespread engine damage found: Govt

E20 petrol may cause a slight fuel economy reduction in older vehicles. Extensive testing has not found widespread engin

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2026 12:33 pm

Prabowo targets up to 50 ethanol plants to support E20 fuel program

President Prabowo Subianto announced a target to build up to 50 new ethanol plants across Indonesia to support the E20 .

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:19 pm

Consumer panel orders Maruti Suzuki to replace car in first E20 fuel dispute; company to appeal

A pivotal consumer commission decision requires Maruti Suzuki to exchange a customer's car, citing concerns over E20 fue

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 9:21 pm

Maruti Suzuki says will contest Raipur consumer court order for car replacement over E20 fuel compliance issue

Maruti Suzuki will challenge a consumer court order directing vehicle replacement. The company stated the customer's car

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 7:50 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

Dont become an alcoholic: Indias ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating another

India's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 12:27 am

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

Widely tested, verified: Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel

NEW DELHI: Rejecting criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said

Kashmir Reader 10 Jul 2026 9:11 am

Gadkari challenges critics to show any car damaged by E20 fuel

Hyderabad:Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has challenged critics to produce evidence of any veh

The Siasat Daily 9 Jul 2026 5:58 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

'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

AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 1:07 pm

E20 fuel may damage rubber parts in E10 cars, said unpublished report

An ARAI report noted rubber part deterioration in E10 vehicles using E20 fuel. Metallic components showed no adverse imp

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 3:49 am

No Offer Made: India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export

The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending

NDTV 6 Jul 2026 9:34 am

Industry experts defend ethanol blending, say E20 fuel safe for vehicles

PTI New Delhi Industry executives on Saturday sought to allay concerns over the use of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petro

The Navhind Times 5 Jul 2026 1:43 am

Automakers, analysts emphasise E20 safe, thoroughly tested amid raging concerns

In a press conference Saturday, automakers and analysts emphasised that E20 fuel did not cause any wear and tear or corr

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 9:41 pm

Kejriwal to Write to PM on Rolling Back E20 Fuel Programme

He also asked whether the government would compensate vehicle owners if their vehicles were damaged due to the use of et

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jul 2026 4:10 pm

'May affect your warranty': Ford India allegedly warns ethanol petrol can damage engines and reduce mileage

Ford India customer care has warned that using fuel with a higher ethanol blend, such as E20, may damage the engine or e

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 1:18 pm

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Cockroach Janta Party, E20 Fuel & More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of misinformation we debunked this week!

The Quint 19 Jun 2026 2:26 pm