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Gadkari says E20 petrol poses no major durability issues
Times of India··30 Jul
Union minister Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha on July 29 that E20 petrol shows no significant durability issues according to studies by Indian Oil Corporation and ARAI. He addressed growing concerns about vehicle mileage and engine compatibility with higher ethanol blends. Officials noted older BS-III vehicles may require gasket replacement when using E20 fuel.
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What It Means For You
- Vehicle owners can check whether their cars need gasket replacements if they run older BS-III engines on E20 blended petrol.
- Drivers concerned about fuel efficiency gain official reassurance that IOCL and ARAI found no significant durability problems with E20.
- Consumers interested in cleaner fuels can weigh environmental benefits against any minor mileage changes reported by some motorists.
What's Happening
- Union minister Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha on July 29 that E20 petrol shows no significant durability issues per IOCL and ARAI studies.
- Gadkari addressed growing public concerns about vehicle mileage and engine compatibility with higher ethanol blends.
- Officials noted older BS-III vehicles may require gasket replacement when switching to E20 fuel.
Ethanol Blend Meets Mileage Concerns
- India has been expanding ethanol blending in petrol to reduce import dependence and support agricultural economies.
- E20 refers to petrol containing 20 percent ethanol, higher than earlier E10 standard blends widely available at pumps.
- Automakers and oil companies have conducted joint testing to assess engine wear and fuel efficiency impacts.
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