E20 Petrol May Damage Rubber Parts in Older BS-III Vehicles, Says Gadkari

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Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has informed the Rajya Sabha about the potential effects of E20 ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles. Studies indicate that E20 fuel does not significantly impact overall vehicle performance or cause abnormal wear in most legacy vehicles. BS-VI vehicles were found to continue meeting emission standards when run on E20 fuel. However, Gadkari flagged that certain older BS-III vehicles may need their rubber components replaced due to compatibility issues with the higher-ethanol blend.

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