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Ministers cite different E20 mileage drop figures
Times of India··31 Jul
Road transport ministry told Lok Sabha on July 30 that BS III, BS IV, and BS VI vehicles designed for E10 may see efficiency drop by 2 to 6 percent on E20 petrol. Petroleum ministry told Rajya Sabha on July 20 that reduction in older E10 vehicles is about 3 to 5 percent. Both cited ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil.
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What It Means For You
- Vehicle owners using E20 petrol in older BS III, BS IV, or BS VI cars designed for E10 may notice a modest fuel economy reduction.
- Drivers budgeting monthly fuel costs should factor in both the 2 to 6 percent and 3 to 5 percent estimates depending on vehicle age and habits.
- Anyone buying petrol can note both ministries maintain E20 is safe for vehicles while acknowledging some mileage trade off on older models.
What's Happening
- Road transport ministry told Lok Sabha on July 30 that E20 in E10 designed vehicles may reduce fuel efficiency by 2 to 6 percent by category and vintage.
- Petroleum ministry told Rajya Sabha on July 20 that reduction in older E10 designed vehicles is generally limited to about 3 to 5 percent.
- Both ministries cited studies by ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil while noting mileage also depends on driving conditions, habits, and maintenance.
Two Ministries, Two Mileage Estimates
- India rolled out E20 petrol nationwide as part of its ethanol blending programme to cut oil import dependence.
- Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier acknowledged a 2 to 6 percent fuel economy impact in parliamentary replies.
- The Centre has defended E20 safety citing multiple lab studies while rejecting social media claims of severe engine damage.
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