E20: India is adding ethanol to petrol
India has mandated E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and petrol, as the standard at all fuel stations to reduce oil imports and carbon emissions. Motorists have expressed concerns regarding engine wear, reduced fuel efficiency, and higher servicing costs, though the government maintains the fuel is safe.
Why it matters
The transition highlights the tension between national environmental policy and consumer concerns in the world's largest two-wheeler market.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Archana Shukla Mumbai NurPhoto via Getty Images E20 fuel blend is the standard petrol available at all of India's fuel stations India's decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it.
The article presents both the government's defense and the motorists' complaints without taking a definitive stance.
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