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E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

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E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

Petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6% depending on the vehicle category and vintage, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament on Thursday (July 30, 2026). File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to…

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The legal questions surrounding India’s E20 rollout | Explained

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The legal questions surrounding India’s E20 rollout | Explained

The story so far: A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Raipur has directed a Maruti Suzuki dealer to replace a Grand Vitara with a new E20-compatible model and pay compensation after holding that the complainant had been sold a non-E20-compatible vehicle as a new one. The Commission found the dealer and the manufacturer guilty…

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E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

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E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

Addressing concerns over older vehicles, the Ministry said E20 underwent extensive testing covering engine durability, fuel systems, material compatibility, corrosion resistance, drivability and emissions before its nationwide rollout. File | Photo Credit: PTI While admitting that E20 blended fuel could result in a 3-5% reduction in the fuel economy of “some vehicles”, the government has…

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