Exclusive | Nitin Gadkari: Mileage ‘marginally’ impacted by E20, but vehicle damage not a risk | Business News
Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport and Highways Minister, stated that the average mileage of vehicles may decrease slightly with higher ethanol content in fuel, but this impact is marginal. He refuted claims of engine damage caused by E20 (20% ethanol and 80% petrol) blend, attributing them to adulterated fuel. Gadkari emphasized that flex-fuel engines are safe and efficient, citing the success of Brazil's 27% ethanol-petrol blend for over four decades. He also highlighted the potential of methanol as an alternative fuel source for various applications, including transportation and marine operations.
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Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari refuted claims of engine damage from E20 fuel, stating that the impact on vehicle mileage is marginal and flex-fuel engines are safe.
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— Al Jazeera
Indian motorists are experiencing reduced vehicle performance and mileage after the government's accelerated ethanol blending program began in June 2026.
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