Mercedes Clarifies After YouTuber Sourav Joshi Blames E20 For Mileage Drop

Popular Indian lifestyle vlogger Sourav Joshi recently triggered a massive storm on social media when he claimed that the fuel efficiency of his luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV plummeted from an estimated 16-17 kmpl down to a shocking 5 kmpl. The culprit, according to Joshi? The government-mandated E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol. The video, which quickly went viral, showed Joshi expressing severe anxiety about potential engine damage and the logistical headache of transporting his premium vehicle from Haldwani to a Delhi-based service center.