
E20 petrol is safe, says govt, amid engine damage, mileage concerns
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 10:13 p.m. | Source: Livemint
The petroleum ministry rejected suggestions that E20 causes a “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency as misplaced. Citing Brazil's experience with ethanol-blended fuel, it said that the south American nation has been successfully running on E27 for years with zero issues.