ARAI has refuted claims that E20 fuel damages vehicles, emphasizing reliance on authorized service centers over unverified social media information for accurate guidance.
ARAI tested both old and new vehicles
Jul 05, 2026
03:47 pm
What's the storyThe Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has debunked claims that the new E20 fuel is damaging vehicles.
The association's director, Reji Mathai, said there was no evidence to support these allegations.
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