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Carmakers on E20: No engine damage, but mileage drops
Published 4 July 2026 ยท politics
Vehicle manufacturers are defending the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol, assuring the public that no engine damage has been observed. While acknowledging a
Vehicle manufacturers are defending the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol, assuring the public that no engine damage has been observed. While acknowledging a slight drop in fuel efficiency for older vehicles due to lower calorific value, industry leaders state field experience has been positive. Discussions are ongoing with the government regarding fle fuel vehicles as a future pathway.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 2:49 AM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 3:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Vehicle manufacturers are defending the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol, assuring the public that no engine damage has been observed.
While acknowledging a slight drop in fuel efficiency for older vehicles due to lower calorific value, industry leaders state field experience has been positive.
Discussions are ongoing with the government regarding fle fuel vehicles as a future pathway.