E20 Fuel May Reduce Mileage by up to 5%, but Benefits Outweigh Trade-Off: Petroleum Ministry

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 emission-related advantages over unblended fuel

E20 fuel may reduce mileage by up to 5%, but benefits outweigh trade-off: Petroleum Ministry

The Petroleum Ministry says E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles but cites years of testing, manufacturer consultations and field data to defend India's ethanol blending programme.

"Mileage dropping but lot of money will be saved": BJP MP Brij Lal calls E20 "safe" fuel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): BJP MP Brij Lal on Saturday defended the rollout of E20 petrol, describing it as safe and alleging that a “lobby” was working to create a false narrative against the fuel blend. Speaking to ANI, Brij Lal said E20 petrol was safe for vehicles and would help reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil. “E20 petrol is safe. A narrative is being created, and a lobby is working against it. The Ministry has issued a clarif…

Why E20 Fuel Isn't Cheaper Than Petrol: Centre Explains the Bigger Picture - SGTTimes.com - SGT Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News

If you’ve been wondering why E20 fuel isn’t cheaper than regular petrol, despite containing 20% ethanol, the Centre has provided a clear answer. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the goal of E20 is not to offer immediate savings at fuel stations, but to enhance India’s energy security, support farmers, and reduce dependence on imported crude oil. This clarification comes as E20 fuel is being made available across the count…

Modi government makes BIG statement on ongoing ethanol controversy, says selling three types of petrol simultaneously not possible due to…

The controversy surrounding E20 petrol shows no signs of abating. For some time now, people have been demanding that both ethanol-free and ethanol-mixed petrol be made available to them. The government has clarified its stance on this issue.  Updated: July 11, 2026, 12:42 PM IST Share Share Article https://www.india.com/news/india/ethanol-controversy-modi-government-makes-big-statement-on-ongoing-ethanol-controversy-says-selling-three-types-o…