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Centre rebuts 10 myths on E20 ethanol blending programme
NDTV··4 Jul
The Petroleum Ministry on July 4, 2026, issued a rebuttal to social media misinformation about India's E20 programme, under which petrol contains up to 20 percent ethanol. The ministry rejected claims of excessive water use, engine damage and warranty voiding. ARAI trials covering 40,000 km in cars found no significant adverse impact on drivability or fuel efficiency.
Prism
What It Means For You
- E20-compatible vehicles remain covered under warranty and insurance.
- Farmers benefit from ethanol procurement payments exceeding Rs 1.6 lakh crore.
- Motorists may see marginal mileage changes with E20-calibrated engines.
What's Happening
- Petroleum Ministry rebutted 10 E20 myths on July 4.
- ARAI trials found no major engine or efficiency issues.
- India hit 20 percent blending target in December 2025.
Energy Context
- Blending rose from 1.5 percent in 2013-14 to 20 percent.
- Ethanol production uses surplus rice and maize feedstock.
- The programme displaced over 310 lakh metric tonnes of crude imports.
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