Oil Ministry: E20 Petrol May Reduce Mileage by 3-5%, Benefits Outweigh Impact

Summary

The Oil Ministry stated that E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but its benefits, such as improved engine performance and lower emissions, outweigh this impact. India's ethanol blending program, which began with pilot projects in 2001, achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule in 2022.