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Why govt should restore lower ethanol-blended petrol for older vehicles – CEA Nageswaran answers

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran advocates reintroducing lower ethanol petrol blends like E10 alongside E20 to ease public concerns,…

Updated: August 17, 2026 17:35 IST

E20 petrol damaging vehicles? Govt issues fact-check amid concerns over chloride, moisture contamination

Intense debate continues over ethanol-blended petrol in India amid allegations of moisture contamination and high chloride levels. Government and industry…

August 9, 2026 12:36 IST

‘No import of Ethanol from US for fuel blending’: Govt assures consumers

The Indian government clarifies that ethanol used in fuel blends is sourced domestically, denying plans to import large volumes from…

Updated: August 7, 2026 14:01 IST

Before you assume that filling up with E20 is a reason for claim rejection, it's important to understand what current regulations, insurers, and automobile manufacturers say.

SIAM clarifies its E20 contamination report lacked context, says numbers need authentication

Updated: August 5, 2026 10:30 IST

The former Chief Minister has indicated plans to lead around 100 people to the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and “personally hand over petitions signed by the public”.

‘Stop buying ethanol from US’: Kejriwal marches with 233,238 E20 petitions towards PM residence

Police permission was not been granted for the march. Security arrangements were also made to prevent any unauthorised procession.

August 4, 2026 15:44 IST

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Rs 1.97 lakh cr in forex savings, cheaper petrol: Govt lays out the ethanol balance sheet

Citing a study by ARAI, SIAM and Indian Oil Corporation, road ministry said vehicles designed for E10 fuel may see…

Updated: August 1, 2026 20:50 IST

Kejriwal announces townhall on E20 in Delhi asks youth to join.

‘Join in large numbers’: Kejriwal invites all to join ‘National Town Hall Against E20’ in Delhi on August 1

Kejriwal also said that AAP’s online petition seeking to make E20 fuel optional has garnered more than two lakh signatures.

July 27, 2026 15:25 IST

Can you still buy petrol with no or 10% ethanol blend? Government gives clarification

The government confirms premium petrol grades like XP100 will remain ethanol-free, maintains 20% ethanol blending limit in petrol, and rules…

Updated: July 24, 2026 11:11 IST

Ethanol fuel costs Rs 70/litre, procurement falls 33% - government tells Parliament

Oil firms are paying more for ethanol than petrol – What government data shows

The Government told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that it had procured over 700 crore litres of ethanol for Rs 49,577 crore…

July 21, 2026 16:59 IST

No genuine complaint against E20 – Govt says ethanol fuel generated Rs1.66 lakh crore farmer income

The Indian government confirms no verified complaints of engine damage from E20 ethanol-blended petrol while highlighting ₹1.66 lakh crore income…

Updated: July 21, 2026 08:27 IST

Maruti to challenge Consumer forum’s E-20 ruling, fuel expert warns of risks for older vehicles

The Raipur commission, in its order, concluded that the vehicle’s engine was not compatible with E20 petrol — a determination…

Updated: July 17, 2026 13:44 IST

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‘Urban, centralised thinkers make such arguments’: Nitin Gadkari defends E20 amid backlash

The most persistent charge against ethanol is that it pulls crops off the plate and into the fuel tank. Gadkari…

July 14, 2026 19:31 IST

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‘Tri-mixture of govt adulteration’: Akhilesh Yadav alleges ethanol fuel hurts older vehicles, drives up ownership costs

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the central government’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, alleging it causes vehicle damage, reduces mileage, raises costs, and benefits…

July 13, 2026 19:43 IST

Ethanol Economics Explained — Why does Made in India E20 fuel cost you more?

E20 petrol price will not decrease as the government emphasizes its role in energy security and price stability, despite lower…

July 13, 2026 05:01 IST