State-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive moisture or chloride contamination. Fuel quality consistently remained within prescribed standards across the entire supply chain. Isolated instances of elevated chloride levels were immediately addressed and rectified. Consumers can confidently use E20 petrol, which meets all quality specifications.

Industry body flagged chloride and moisture contamination. HT explains why chloride corrodes and why moisture matters in ethanol-blended petrol.

The signals in the two industry communications — even in withdrawal — are serious enough to warrant a closer look at the programme’s specification and its retail chain

Oil Minister reports only 4 cases of E20 fuel contamination found during extensive testing at 107,000 retail outlets in India.

PSU OMCs confirm E20 fuel's chloride levels and moisture claims are unvalidated, ensuring consistent quality through rigorous testing.