A LocalCircles survey reveals that nearly 60% of 2023–24 petrol car owners report over a 10% mileage loss since the nationwide adoption of E20 ethanol-blended fuel in April 2025.
25% of the respondents have witnessed a decline in mileage by over 20%
Jul 15, 2026
02:12 pm
What's the storyA recent survey by LocalCircles has revealed that nearly 60% of petrol vehicle owners who bought their cars in the 2023-24 period have witnessed a significant drop in mileage.
The decline comes after the nationwide introduction of E20 ethanol-blended petrol in April 2025.
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