E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending
New Delhi, July 10, 2026: The Central government has acknowledged that the use of E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by approximately 3–5% in certain vehicles. However, it defended India’s ethanol-blending programme, stating that its broader environmental, economic and energy-security benefits outweigh the relatively small decline in mileage. E20 is a fuel mixture containing 20% […]