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ethanol blending
Commodities OMCs began rigorous testing for E20 fuel contamination at pumps from mid-July: Oil Minister
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri defended E20 fuel quality, saying oil marketing companies began rigorous contamination testing at petrol pumps from mid-July, collecting 2,000 samples per day and finding only 4 cases across 107,000 retail outlets. Separately, he said India maintained uninterrupted fuel supplies despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions and pushed for deepwater exploration under the Samudra Manthan scheme.
Finance Government Clarifies: Using E20 Petrol Cannot Lead to Insurance Claim Rejection
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that using E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol cannot be a reason for insurance claim rejection. The government dismissed concerns about engine damage and fuel quality, stating the Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and has not caused widespread issues since its 2023 rollout.
Commodities India Says Premium Petrol to Stay Ethanol-Free, No Plan to Blend Beyond 20%
The Indian government has confirmed that premium petrol grades from state-run retailers will remain ethanol-free due to their niche performance-additive composition. Additionally, there is no current proposal to raise ethanol blending in regular petrol beyond the existing 20% or to reintroduce E0/E10 fuels, pending further scientific studies.