Government Defends E20 Petrol Rollout, Denies Verified Engine Failure Reports
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has defended India's transition to E20 fuel, describing the process as phased, calibrated, and evidence-based. The government stated there is no verified evidence of widespread engine failures linked to the higher ethanol-blended petrol. India's ethanol blending rate has been gradually increased from 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 20 per cent in 2025-26. Gopi noted that the rollout followed scientific evaluation and consultations with stakeholders at every stage of the transition.
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