The government assures that E20 petrol is globally accepted, safe for vehicles, and does not impact insurance validity while boosting economic savings and supporting farmers.
The government also highlighted the economic benefits of the ethanol blending program
Jun 24, 2026
12:14 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has clarified that the use of E20 petrol will not affect vehicle insurance validity.
The clarification comes from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which dismissed concerns linking E20 fuel use to insurance invalidation as incorrect.
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