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When the whole world is using ethanol to power high-performance engines, India is adopting E20 as a step towards cleaner energy, lower oil imports, and better fuel efficiency. Calling it a "weak fuel" simply ignores the science. Ethanol has an octane rating of around 108.5, much higher than conventional... show more

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Over the past two and a half years, more than 20 crore two-wheelers and 20 lakh four-wheelers have been running on ethanol-blended petrol without any systematic issues. E20 has no impact on vehicle insurance coverage. With an Octane Number of approximately 108.5, compared to petrol's 84.4, ethanol offers significantly higher octane. This enables better acceleration and smoother performance in modern engines. ✅ Trust facts, not rumours❌ Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Ministry of Information and Broadcasting #FuelTheFacts #E20 #EthanolBlendingProgramme #EthanolBlending

Over the past two and a half years, more than 20 crore two-wheelers and 20 lakh four-wheelers have been running on ethanol-blended petrol without any systematic issues. E20 has no impact on vehicle insurance coverage. With an Octane Number of approximately 108.5, compared to petrol's 84.4, ethanol offers significantly higher octane. This enables better acceleration and smoother performance in modern engines. ✅ Trust facts, not rumours❌ Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Ministry of Information and Broadcasting #FuelTheFacts #E20 #EthanolBlendingProgramme #EthanolBlending

PIB India

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Arvind Kejriwal has done it again. In his eagerness to spread misinformation, he claimed that E20 is both a petrol blend and a diesel blend. It isn’t. E20 refers exclusively to petrol blended with 20% ethanol. Diesel has no such E20 blend. Anyone claiming otherwise is either astonishingly ignorant or deliberately misleading people. Now to the facts that propaganda conveniently ignores: 1. The “massive mileage loss” claim is false. There is no scientific evidence, extensive vehicle testing or real-world data supporting the claim that E20 causes a drastic drop in mileage. 2. Why ethanol is used Ethanol has several advantages: • Higher octane rating (~108.5 vs petrol’s ~84.4) • Better combustion • Reduced hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate emissions • Lower lifecycle carbon emissions by around 40% • Better anti-knock performance • Lower intake temperatures due to its higher heat of vaporization 3. Better performance, cleaner fuel Vehicles designed for E20 benefit from: • Better acceleration and pickup • Improved ride quality • Superior anti-knock characteristics • Cleaner combustion • Negligible particulate emissions 4. What about mileage? Yes, ethanol has a lower calorific value than petrol. But modern engines are calibrated to take advantage of ethanol’s high octane rating, improving thermal efficiency and offsetting much of the potential loss. The result? • E10-designed vehicles calibrated for E20 typically see only about 1–2% reduction in fuel economy. • Others may experience around 3–6%, depending on engine design. That is a far cry from the alarmist claims being circulated. 5. Mileage depends on much more than fuel Fuel economy is influenced by: • Driving habits • Tyre pressure • Wheel alignment • Traffic conditions • Air-conditioning usage • Engine maintenance • Air filter condition • Proper gear selection In day-to-day driving, these factors often have a much greater impact than the marginal difference attributable to E20. 6. E20 wasn’t introduced overnight The transition followed extensive testing with SIAM and leading automobile manufacturers. Manufacturers have produced E20-compatible vehicles for years, with dedicated E20-compliant models rolling out from April 2023. 7. Real-world evidence matters E19/E20 petrol has been used across India for over 2½ years. During this period: • More than 20 crore two-wheelers • More than 3 crore petrol cars have operated on these fuels without any widespread reports of engine failures or abnormal mileage loss attributable to E20. Manufacturers have continued to honour warranties. 8. Automobile manufacturers have spoken Toyota Kirloskar says ethanol is a globally proven high-performance fuel and India’s transition followed rigorous international testing. Maruti Suzuki confirms there is no field evidence of corrosion, abnormal wear or reduced component life due to E20. It notes that while mileage may reduce by about 3–3.5% because of ethanol’s lower calorific value, the difference is offset by better acceleration, improved anti-knock performance and significantly lower emissions. Hero MotoCorp says its nationwide service data shows no evidence of increased damage or wear and tear in vehicles running on E20. The bottom line: The claim that E20 causes a drastic reduction in mileage simply does not stand up to science, engineering or real-world experience. And here’s the obvious question: are people really expected to believe that millions of motorists have been meticulously recording and remembering the exact mileage their vehicles delivered over two-and-a-half years ago, only to suddenly conclude that today’s fuel economy is because of E20? India’s transition to E20 is based on science, extensive testing and environmental responsibility—not WhatsApp forwards and political misinformation. Before lecturing the country on fuel policy, Arvind Kejriwal should at least learn the difference between petrol and diesel.

Arvind Kejriwal has done it again. In his eagerness to spread misinformation, he claimed that E20 is both a petrol blend and a diesel blend. It isn’t. E20 refers exclusively to petrol blended with 20% ethanol. Diesel has no such E20 blend. Anyone claiming otherwise is either astonishingly ignorant or deliberately misleading people. Now to the facts that propaganda conveniently ignores: 1. The “massive mileage loss” claim is false. There is no scientific evidence, extensive vehicle testing or real-world data supporting the claim that E20 causes a drastic drop in mileage. 2. Why ethanol is used Ethanol has several advantages: • Higher octane rating (~108.5 vs petrol’s ~84.4) • Better combustion • Reduced hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate emissions • Lower lifecycle carbon emissions by around 40% • Better anti-knock performance • Lower intake temperatures due to its higher heat of vaporization 3. Better performance, cleaner fuel Vehicles designed for E20 benefit from: • Better acceleration and pickup • Improved ride quality • Superior anti-knock characteristics • Cleaner combustion • Negligible particulate emissions 4. What about mileage? Yes, ethanol has a lower calorific value than petrol. But modern engines are calibrated to take advantage of ethanol’s high octane rating, improving thermal efficiency and offsetting much of the potential loss. The result? • E10-designed vehicles calibrated for E20 typically see only about 1–2% reduction in fuel economy. • Others may experience around 3–6%, depending on engine design. That is a far cry from the alarmist claims being circulated. 5. Mileage depends on much more than fuel Fuel economy is influenced by: • Driving habits • Tyre pressure • Wheel alignment • Traffic conditions • Air-conditioning usage • Engine maintenance • Air filter condition • Proper gear selection In day-to-day driving, these factors often have a much greater impact than the marginal difference attributable to E20. 6. E20 wasn’t introduced overnight The transition followed extensive testing with SIAM and leading automobile manufacturers. Manufacturers have produced E20-compatible vehicles for years, with dedicated E20-compliant models rolling out from April 2023. 7. Real-world evidence matters E19/E20 petrol has been used across India for over 2½ years. During this period: • More than 20 crore two-wheelers • More than 3 crore petrol cars have operated on these fuels without any widespread reports of engine failures or abnormal mileage loss attributable to E20. Manufacturers have continued to honour warranties. 8. Automobile manufacturers have spoken Toyota Kirloskar says ethanol is a globally proven high-performance fuel and India’s transition followed rigorous international testing. Maruti Suzuki confirms there is no field evidence of corrosion, abnormal wear or reduced component life due to E20. It notes that while mileage may reduce by about 3–3.5% because of ethanol’s lower calorific value, the difference is offset by better acceleration, improved anti-knock performance and significantly lower emissions. Hero MotoCorp says its nationwide service data shows no evidence of increased damage or wear and tear in vehicles running on E20. The bottom line: The claim that E20 causes a drastic reduction in mileage simply does not stand up to science, engineering or real-world experience. And here’s the obvious question: are people really expected to believe that millions of motorists have been meticulously recording and remembering the exact mileage their vehicles delivered over two-and-a-half years ago, only to suddenly conclude that today’s fuel economy is because of E20? India’s transition to E20 is based on science, extensive testing and environmental responsibility—not WhatsApp forwards and political misinformation. Before lecturing the country on fuel policy, Arvind Kejriwal should at least learn the difference between petrol and diesel.

Amit Malviya

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Ethanol Blended Petrol does not damage your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler engine. More than 20 crore petrol driven two wheelers & more than 30 lakh petrol driven 4 wheelers which are on road since last 3 years are already using Ethanol Blended Petrol, as blending has been 20%, 19% and 15% for last 3 years. Ethanol Blended Petrol is "Desh Ke Kisan Ka fuel" "Desh Ka Fuel". It has helped increased per tonne price for maize farmers from 1200Rs to 2400Rs; provided 1 lakh 90K crore plus to farmers! Ethanol Blended Petrol leads to - 40% lessor carbon emissions; - Better accelaration - Overall improvement in drivability and vehicle performance If India successfully achieves it; India's import bill on crude oil will reduce by lakhs of crores every year insulating it further in any global energy crisis. ‘Chinese foreign lobbies’ do not want India to achieve strategic energy autonomy Watch my explanation & expose:

Ethanol Blended Petrol does not damage your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler engine. More than 20 crore petrol driven two wheelers & more than 30 lakh petrol driven 4 wheelers which are on road since last 3 years are already using Ethanol Blended Petrol, as blending has been 20%, 19% and 15% for last 3 years. Ethanol Blended Petrol is "Desh Ke Kisan Ka fuel" "Desh Ka Fuel". It has helped increased per tonne price for maize farmers from 1200Rs to 2400Rs; provided 1 lakh 90K crore plus to farmers! Ethanol Blended Petrol leads to - 40% lessor carbon emissions; - Better accelaration - Overall improvement in drivability and vehicle performance If India successfully achieves it; India's import bill on crude oil will reduce by lakhs of crores every year insulating it further in any global energy crisis. ‘Chinese foreign lobbies’ do not want India to achieve strategic energy autonomy Watch my explanation & expose:

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People had barely adjusted to E20 fuel, and now KG5 is already being pushed—with just a ₹20 price difference. The government says ethanol blending doesn’t harm engines and claims extensive testing backs it up. But when asked for details of those tests, the information is reportedly “confidential.” Meanwhile, vehicle owners continue to raise concerns about mileage, performance, and long-term engine health. Comparing India to Brazil ignores one key fact: Brazil’s vehicle ecosystem is built for higher ethanol blends. At this rate, it feels like every fuel is becoming an ethanol experiment. Stay alert. And maybe keep a glass of sugarcane juice handy—it might be the only thing not being blended yet. 🌾😄

People had barely adjusted to E20 fuel, and now KG5 is already being pushed—with just a ₹20 price difference. The government says ethanol blending doesn’t harm engines and claims extensive testing backs it up. But when asked for details of those tests, the information is reportedly “confidential.” Meanwhile, vehicle owners continue to raise concerns about mileage, performance, and long-term engine health. Comparing India to Brazil ignores one key fact: Brazil’s vehicle ecosystem is built for higher ethanol blends. At this rate, it feels like every fuel is becoming an ethanol experiment. Stay alert. And maybe keep a glass of sugarcane juice handy—it might be the only thing not being blended yet. 🌾😄

Anindya Das 🇮🇳

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#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol

#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol

Moneycontrol

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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol-blended fuel, Former Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Limited, Vartika Shukla, says, "Regarding the E20 fuel launched on December 25, part of the 'One Nation, One Fuel' initiative, it was initially introduced in select regions before reaching every retail outlet... E20 was launched pan-India following rigorous testing on various 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler engines ahead of the 2030 mandate. It is a significant step towards decarbonization... As for engine performance, there is a marginal drop, but this depends on various factors such as driving habits, etc..." She adds, "The EBP (Ethanol Blended Petrol) program began in 2018 with significant stakeholder engagement... Oil marketing companies complied with standards... There is absolutely no gap in the scientific methodology used to determine these standards."

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol-blended fuel, Former Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Limited, Vartika Shukla, says, "Regarding the E20 fuel launched on December 25, part of the 'One Nation, One Fuel' initiative, it was initially introduced in select regions before reaching every retail outlet... E20 was launched pan-India following rigorous testing on various 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler engines ahead of the 2030 mandate. It is a significant step towards decarbonization... As for engine performance, there is a marginal drop, but this depends on various factors such as driving habits, etc..." She adds, "The EBP (Ethanol Blended Petrol) program began in 2018 with significant stakeholder engagement... Oil marketing companies complied with standards... There is absolutely no gap in the scientific methodology used to determine these standards."

ANI

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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "Every vehicle sold in the country after 2023 is E20-compliant. Even vehicles from before 2023 can run on E20 without any problem. As I mentioned, studies show a slight drop in mileage—around 4-5%. This does happen. The reason is that ethanol has lower energy content; hence, mileage decreases by about 4 to 5% with E20. In fact, performance actually improves because the vehicle's acceleration gets better. Ethanol has a significantly higher octane number. You might even be surprised to learn that pure ethanol is used in Formula 1 racing. So, you cannot say that performance suffers; in reality, performance—in terms of acceleration, torque, and so on—actually improves..."

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "Every vehicle sold in the country after 2023 is E20-compliant. Even vehicles from before 2023 can run on E20 without any problem. As I mentioned, studies show a slight drop in mileage—around 4-5%. This does happen. The reason is that ethanol has lower energy content; hence, mileage decreases by about 4 to 5% with E20. In fact, performance actually improves because the vehicle's acceleration gets better. Ethanol has a significantly higher octane number. You might even be surprised to learn that pure ethanol is used in Formula 1 racing. So, you cannot say that performance suffers; in reality, performance—in terms of acceleration, torque, and so on—actually improves..."

ANI

535,498 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

So all Petrol sold in India from April 1 onwards will have a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. Now, that resolves one myth that higher Octane fuel is more energy dense, because we know ethanol isn’t as energy dense as petrol. But higher octane do have certain benefits and how will that help you and Indian carmakers going forward? I try to explain this rather complex topic as succinctly as possible.

So all Petrol sold in India from April 1 onwards will have a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. Now, that resolves one myth that higher Octane fuel is more energy dense, because we know ethanol isn’t as energy dense as petrol. But higher octane do have certain benefits and how will that help you and Indian carmakers going forward? I try to explain this rather complex topic as succinctly as possible.

Kushan Mitra

103,905 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder

India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder

DeKoder

19,195 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "Ethanol is a very good fuel. Its run is much higher, therefore very good drivability. It's nothing new. Initially in the early 1900s, when the new automobile started to roll out, it was ethanol that was used. Its performance is so good that it is used in Formula One racing cars. The fuel itself is very good from a performance point of view... It is also clean fuel... This is a zero-carbon fuel because it's derived from plants... What happened 2-3 months back was a wake-up call and an extremely strong reminder of the vulnerability we face because of energy being imported... In this tough time, crude availability also became an issue..."

#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "Ethanol is a very good fuel. Its run is much higher, therefore very good drivability. It's nothing new. Initially in the early 1900s, when the new automobile started to roll out, it was ethanol that was used. Its performance is so good that it is used in Formula One racing cars. The fuel itself is very good from a performance point of view... It is also clean fuel... This is a zero-carbon fuel because it's derived from plants... What happened 2-3 months back was a wake-up call and an extremely strong reminder of the vulnerability we face because of energy being imported... In this tough time, crude availability also became an issue..."

ANI

319,485 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Manish Kashyap’s petrol price video leaves out one very important detail. That ₹167 figure isn’t the price of regular petrol. It’s XP100 — 100-octane premium fuel meant for performance vehicles. Regular petrol is 91-octane. And XP100 was already ₹160 when it launched in December 2020, before the E20 rollout. Today, it’s around ₹167. So using the price of premium fuel to attack E20 and Nitin Gadkari Ji is simply comparing two different things to create outrage.

Manish Kashyap’s petrol price video leaves out one very important detail. That ₹167 figure isn’t the price of regular petrol. It’s XP100 — 100-octane premium fuel meant for performance vehicles. Regular petrol is 91-octane. And XP100 was already ₹160 when it launched in December 2020, before the E20 rollout. Today, it’s around ₹167. So using the price of premium fuel to attack E20 and Nitin Gadkari Ji is simply comparing two different things to create outrage.

desi mojito

72,600 Aufrufe • vor 7 Tagen

'Not Against E20 But...': Anand Ranganathan Gives A New Turn To India's Ethanol Debate Author Anand Ranganathan says he's not against ethanol blending or E20 Fuels as it helps India's energy security. He's against how India is producing ethanol. On Scrutiny, he argues that crops like sugarcane, maize and rice come with a massive environmental cost and points to alternatives like the mahua tree as a potentially more sustainable solution. Could science offer a better path? #Scrutiny #AnandRanganathan #Ethanol #Mahua #EnergyPolicy #India Anand Ranganathan Aditi Prasad

'Not Against E20 But...': Anand Ranganathan Gives A New Turn To India's Ethanol Debate Author Anand Ranganathan says he's not against ethanol blending or E20 Fuels as it helps India's energy security. He's against how India is producing ethanol. On Scrutiny, he argues that crops like sugarcane, maize and rice come with a massive environmental cost and points to alternatives like the mahua tree as a potentially more sustainable solution. Could science offer a better path? #Scrutiny #AnandRanganathan #Ethanol #Mahua #EnergyPolicy #India Anand Ranganathan Aditi Prasad

The Times Of India

37,737 Aufrufe • vor 28 Tagen

Science has spoken. Propaganda has lost. An IIT Kanpur study has effectively put the E20 misinformation campaign & the hit jobs against Nitin Gadkari ji to rest. ✅ No significant engine damage : new or old vehicles. ✅ Fuel efficiency impact is under 5%, often comparable to regular petrol. ✅ Cleaner air, lower crude oil imports, and greater energy security. Those who peddled fear over E20 owe the public an explanation. Facts matter. Research matters. India's ethanol transition is backed by science, not social media hysteria.

Science has spoken. Propaganda has lost. An IIT Kanpur study has effectively put the E20 misinformation campaign & the hit jobs against Nitin Gadkari ji to rest. ✅ No significant engine damage : new or old vehicles. ✅ Fuel efficiency impact is under 5%, often comparable to regular petrol. ✅ Cleaner air, lower crude oil imports, and greater energy security. Those who peddled fear over E20 owe the public an explanation. Facts matter. Research matters. India's ethanol transition is backed by science, not social media hysteria.

Sameer

141,548 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen

Govt's E20 Push Sparks Debate If ethanol blending was so bad for petrol, why are other countries using it? Farmers are getting an income of over ₹1.5 lakh crore because of it: Charu Pragya E20 is not adulteration; it is a fuel in itself. In the Raipur case, the curd-like substance was due to contamination: Abhinav Kummar of the Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association tells Madhavdas G.

Govt's E20 Push Sparks Debate If ethanol blending was so bad for petrol, why are other countries using it? Farmers are getting an income of over ₹1.5 lakh crore because of it: Charu Pragya E20 is not adulteration; it is a fuel in itself. In the Raipur case, the curd-like substance was due to contamination: Abhinav Kummar of the Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association tells Madhavdas G.

TIMES NOW

30,342 Aufrufe • vor 23 Tagen

Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

PIB India

65,154 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

This man demonstrates how to displace ethanol from blended gasoline using water to protect older engines. Key effects on older engines: ⏺️ Degrades fuel system components: Ethanol attacks and swells/cracks rubber hoses, gaskets, O-rings, seals, and carburetor parts (like diaphragms and floats) made from non-compatible materials. This leads to leaks, fuel delivery problems, and eventual failures. It can also dissolve old varnish/deposits, which then clog filters, jets, and lines. ⏺️ Causes corrosion and rust: By pulling in moisture, it promotes rust in metal fuel tanks, lines, and pumps. If water mixes in, it can trigger phase separation—where the fuel splits into gasoline and an ethanol-water layer that sinks to the bottom, leading to misfires, stalling, or engine damage when that layer gets sucked in. ⏺️ Reduces performance and efficiency: Ethanol has about 30% less energy per gallon, so you get worse fuel mileage (typically 2-5% drop) and sometimes rough idling, hesitation, or slight power loss. Older engines without modern sensors may run leaner, raising combustion temperatures. ⏺️ Worse with storage or infrequent use: Fuel with ethanol degrades faster (weeks to months), exacerbating all the above issues in stored classics, seasonal equipment, or rarely driven vehicles. news.eng

This man demonstrates how to displace ethanol from blended gasoline using water to protect older engines. Key effects on older engines: ⏺️ Degrades fuel system components: Ethanol attacks and swells/cracks rubber hoses, gaskets, O-rings, seals, and carburetor parts (like diaphragms and floats) made from non-compatible materials. This leads to leaks, fuel delivery problems, and eventual failures. It can also dissolve old varnish/deposits, which then clog filters, jets, and lines. ⏺️ Causes corrosion and rust: By pulling in moisture, it promotes rust in metal fuel tanks, lines, and pumps. If water mixes in, it can trigger phase separation—where the fuel splits into gasoline and an ethanol-water layer that sinks to the bottom, leading to misfires, stalling, or engine damage when that layer gets sucked in. ⏺️ Reduces performance and efficiency: Ethanol has about 30% less energy per gallon, so you get worse fuel mileage (typically 2-5% drop) and sometimes rough idling, hesitation, or slight power loss. Older engines without modern sensors may run leaner, raising combustion temperatures. ⏺️ Worse with storage or infrequent use: Fuel with ethanol degrades faster (weeks to months), exacerbating all the above issues in stored classics, seasonal equipment, or rarely driven vehicles. news.eng

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100,593 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

'After Gandhi's dandi march, we'll have Gaadi march': Tehseen turns up heat on Gadkari, E20 Policy After the viral CJP protests at Jantar Mantar, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla plans to turn up the heat on the Modi government with yet another protest against the e20 petrol policy. Tehseen has announced that his campaign against the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy will be inspired y Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March. Called the Gaadi March, the protest will be held on July 31 at India Gate and proceed towards Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's office. He demands continuation of E10 fuel until vehicles phase out, a 20% discount on E20 fuel, lower prices for E0 fuel and greater transparency around the ethanol policy. Aditi Prasad Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 Watch the full episode of Axis Podcast with Aditi Prasad to check out Poonawalla's take on ethanol controversy, the e20 policy here: #tehseenpoonawalla #e20 #ethanol #petrol #e20petrol #e20protest #ethanolprotest #dandimarch #gaadimarch #nitingadkari #hardeepsinghpuri #axispodcast #aditiprasad #fuelprices #cjp #cjpprotests #india #toi #timesaxis

'After Gandhi's dandi march, we'll have Gaadi march': Tehseen turns up heat on Gadkari, E20 Policy After the viral CJP protests at Jantar Mantar, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla plans to turn up the heat on the Modi government with yet another protest against the e20 petrol policy. Tehseen has announced that his campaign against the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy will be inspired y Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March. Called the Gaadi March, the protest will be held on July 31 at India Gate and proceed towards Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's office. He demands continuation of E10 fuel until vehicles phase out, a 20% discount on E20 fuel, lower prices for E0 fuel and greater transparency around the ethanol policy. Aditi Prasad Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 Watch the full episode of Axis Podcast with Aditi Prasad to check out Poonawalla's take on ethanol controversy, the e20 policy here: #tehseenpoonawalla #e20 #ethanol #petrol #e20petrol #e20protest #ethanolprotest #dandimarch #gaadimarch #nitingadkari #hardeepsinghpuri #axispodcast #aditiprasad #fuelprices #cjp #cjpprotests #india #toi #timesaxis

The Times Of India

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Every litre of E20 does more than power a vehicle—it strengthens India’s farmers. Ethanol made from sugarcane and maize gives farmers a stronger market, supports better income opportunities and keeps more of India’s fuel money within the country. This is how energy security and rural prosperity move together. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. Through ethanol, they are also becoming Urjadaatas—powering India’s journey towards greater self-reliance.

Every litre of E20 does more than power a vehicle—it strengthens India’s farmers. Ethanol made from sugarcane and maize gives farmers a stronger market, supports better income opportunities and keeps more of India’s fuel money within the country. This is how energy security and rural prosperity move together. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. Through ethanol, they are also becoming Urjadaatas—powering India’s journey towards greater self-reliance.

desi mojito

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VIDEO | Delhi: At the E20 ethanol-petrol blended programme, experts Vartika Shukla says, "It is pertinent to note that since E20 ethanol has about 80% of gasoline which is fossil fuel. The main characteristic of the fuel is still fossil based which is gasoline. The specifications are well structured in terms of its compliance to BIS standard IS 17021 published in 2018. Again, these standards are a result of a dialogue between various scientific agencies, experts and extensive testing. And all ethanol-based gasoline, E20 gasoline which is spread across the country now in all retail outlets, 77,000 plus of them across the country, have uniformly adopted the specifications, which is compliant to meeting the, emission standards for BS6 as well as several other specifications which regulate the engine performance in terms of higher RON, compliant sulfur and water content which is, compliant to meeting the requirement of engine performance.This is a summary of the few points of the E20 program of the Government of India, which is now made us less reliant on 100% import of crude towards production of gasoline. (Full video available on PTI Videos -

VIDEO | Delhi: At the E20 ethanol-petrol blended programme, experts Vartika Shukla says, "It is pertinent to note that since E20 ethanol has about 80% of gasoline which is fossil fuel. The main characteristic of the fuel is still fossil based which is gasoline. The specifications are well structured in terms of its compliance to BIS standard IS 17021 published in 2018. Again, these standards are a result of a dialogue between various scientific agencies, experts and extensive testing. And all ethanol-based gasoline, E20 gasoline which is spread across the country now in all retail outlets, 77,000 plus of them across the country, have uniformly adopted the specifications, which is compliant to meeting the, emission standards for BS6 as well as several other specifications which regulate the engine performance in terms of higher RON, compliant sulfur and water content which is, compliant to meeting the requirement of engine performance.This is a summary of the few points of the E20 program of the Government of India, which is now made us less reliant on 100% import of crude towards production of gasoline. (Full video available on PTI Videos -

Press Trust of India

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Science over speculation. In this video, I demonstrate the basic principle of phase separation in E20 petrol using water to help explain the science behind ethanol blending. This is an educational demonstration only—not an official fuel quality test or a comment on government policy. Watch, learn, and always handle fuel safely. #E20 #FuelAwareness #Science #India Hardeep Singh Puri Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG @Secretary_MoPNG

Science over speculation. In this video, I demonstrate the basic principle of phase separation in E20 petrol using water to help explain the science behind ethanol blending. This is an educational demonstration only—not an official fuel quality test or a comment on government policy. Watch, learn, and always handle fuel safely. #E20 #FuelAwareness #Science #India Hardeep Singh Puri Nitin Gadkari Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG @Secretary_MoPNG

Hemant Sirohi

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