Oil companies are reluctant to expand E85 fuel stations due to poor demand. Nearly 400 pilot E100 outlets saw almost no fuel offtake. Flex-fuel vehicle sales must increase before infrastructure expansion occurs. Higher ethanol blends may damage engines in older vehicles. Low price difference and energy content hinder ethanol fuel adoption.

As E20 becomes the default fuel across India, more and more motorists are opting for higher-octane petrol amid concerns that E20 could hurt mileage and engine performance.

India met its target of blending 20% ethanol into gasoline five years ahead of schedule in 2025 and is evaluating a further increase in the mandate

The Centre may adopt a phased approach to the E25 petrol rollout as automakers and motorists express concerns over mileage and vehicle compatibility during the E20 transition.

Oil companies are reluctant to expand E85 fuel stations due to poor demand. Nearly 400 pilot E100 outlets saw almost no fuel offtake. Flex-fuel vehicle sales must increase…

Even as the country debates the impact of E20 petrol on cars and mileage, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are reluctant to undertake a large-scale rollout of E85 fuel outlets. This…

India's mandatory E20 fuel policy faces public backlash and political opposition. Car owners report reduced mileage and potential vehicle damage from the new fuel. The government…

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