The government plans to enforce mandatory chloride contamination limits for E20 petrol, addressing automakers' concerns about fuel quality and its impact on vehicle components.
The move comes amid concerns from automakers over fuel quality and its potential impact on vehicle components
Aug 25, 2026
11:25 am
What's the storyThe Indian government is considering making it mandatory for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and others in the automotive fuel supply chain to adhere to a chloride contamination limit of less than 3 parts per million (ppm) in E20 petrol.
The move comes amid concerns from automakers over fuel quality and its potential impact on vehicle components.
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