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"Will Pure Petrol Come From Your Father's House": BJP MP's E20 Shocker
Defending the Centre's ethanol policy, BJP MP said India produces 20 per cent of its oil domestically, while 80 per cent has to be imported.
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Oil Firms Say E20 Is Safe After Nationwide Testing Rules Out Contamination
The intensified testing followed recent media reports alleging the presence of moisture and chloride in E20 (20 per cent ethanol blended petrol).
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Some Vehicles Made Before 2016 May Need Minor Changes For E20: Nitin Gadkari
The studies showed that even older vehicles did not experience any significant changes in performance or abnormal wear and tear after operating on petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, the minister said.
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Nitin Gadkari To Sue Meta, X, Google Over Deepfakes On E20
Gadkari has asserted that he has no role in formulating, implementing, or administering the E20 policy, making the allegations against him baseless.
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Mercedes-Benz India Confirms All Petrol Vehicles Now E25-Ready
Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer multiple powertrain choices in India, including ICE, EVs, and plug-in hybrids.
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E20 Clean Fuel, No Plan To Return To 'Pure' Petrol: Centre In Parliament
E20 petrol in India: The government stated its policy is to move towards superior and better technology, rather than reverting to lower standards.
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NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: 5 Litres Of Water For Creation Of 1 Litre Ethanol - ISMA
NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA only around 3 to 5 litres of water is used to produce a litre of ethanol challenging widely circulated claims.
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"Factually Incorrect": Food Corporation Disputes Rice-Ethanol 'Scam' Scale
The investigation presently underway is not related to the entire quantity of rice supplied under the ethanol blending programme, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) said in a statement.
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E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
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"Will Pure Petrol Come From Your Father's House": BJP MP's E20 Shocker
Defending the Centre's ethanol policy, BJP MP said India produces 20 per cent of its oil domestically, while 80 per cent has to be imported.
-
Oil Firms Say E20 Is Safe After Nationwide Testing Rules Out Contamination
The intensified testing followed recent media reports alleging the presence of moisture and chloride in E20 (20 per cent ethanol blended petrol).
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Some Vehicles Made Before 2016 May Need Minor Changes For E20: Nitin Gadkari
The studies showed that even older vehicles did not experience any significant changes in performance or abnormal wear and tear after operating on petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, the minister said.
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Nitin Gadkari To Sue Meta, X, Google Over Deepfakes On E20
Gadkari has asserted that he has no role in formulating, implementing, or administering the E20 policy, making the allegations against him baseless.
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Mercedes-Benz India Confirms All Petrol Vehicles Now E25-Ready
Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer multiple powertrain choices in India, including ICE, EVs, and plug-in hybrids.
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E20 Clean Fuel, No Plan To Return To 'Pure' Petrol: Centre In Parliament
E20 petrol in India: The government stated its policy is to move towards superior and better technology, rather than reverting to lower standards.
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NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: 5 Litres Of Water For Creation Of 1 Litre Ethanol - ISMA
NDTV Fuel & Future Summit 2026: Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA only around 3 to 5 litres of water is used to produce a litre of ethanol challenging widely circulated claims.
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"Factually Incorrect": Food Corporation Disputes Rice-Ethanol 'Scam' Scale
The investigation presently underway is not related to the entire quantity of rice supplied under the ethanol blending programme, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) said in a statement.
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E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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"Absolutely False": Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans
Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet
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"No Offer Made": India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export
The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending have been reported since E20 fuel was introduced in 2023.
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Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20% ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience and regulatory safeguards.
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Does E20 Petrol Reduce Mileage? Minister Hardeep Puri Busts Ethanol Myths
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the use of E20 in vehicles may lead to a minor drop in mileage.
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"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation
Attorney General R Venkataramani said ethanol supply contracts for 2025-26 had already been finalised in October 2025.
