E20 petrol may damage rubber parts in BS-III vehicles, warns Nitin Gadkari, though studies show no significant effect on overall performance or emissions in BS-VI models.
BS-III vehicles are those manufactured between 2005-2016
Jul 30, 2026
10:16 am
What's the storyUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has warned that E20 petrol may damage some rubber components and gaskets in older BS-III vehicles.
These are models manufactured between April 1, 2005, and before 2016.
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