E20 Fuel
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BJP MP Janardan Mishra's ethanol remark sparks row: 'Will pure petrol come from your father's house'
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 10, 2026, 10:02 AM ISTSpeaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa on Sunday, BJP MP Janardan Mishra caused a row after he asked if pure petrol from the opposition's "father's house", as he defended the E20 fuel. He also claimed that India only produces 20 per cent of crude oil.
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No proposal to blend ethanol with jet fuel, Aviation Minister Rammohan on claims made by Kejriwal
Business | Aug 06, 2026, 04:45 PM ISTUnion Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu stressed that ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are entirely different and should not be conflated.
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Bombay HC orders takedown of 'vile, abusive' content linking Nitin Gadkari to E20 fuel row
Maharashtra | Aug 05, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTHearing a civil suit filed by Gadkari, Justice Arif Doctor granted interim relief and directed Meta, X Corp and Google LLC to ensure that the posts are taken down without delay.
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Kejriwal, Sisodia sit on protest after Delhi Police blocks march to PM's residence over E20 fuel
India | Aug 04, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTAAP leader Anurag Dhanda alleged that 30 crore vehicles are on the verge of being damaged due to ethanol-blended petrol.
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Kejriwal to march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump
Delhi | Aug 03, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTKejriwal said that he will go to PM Modi’s residence tomorrow along with 100 people to personally hand over the petitions signed by the public and discuss issues related to ethanol-blended petrol.
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E20 petrol can lower fuel average by 2-6%, no engine failures; improves ride quality: Nitin Gadkari
India | Jul 30, 2026, 08:21 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, has said that the E20 petrol can improve the ride quality and does not cause engine failures. However, he said that it could reduce fuel average by 2 to 6 per cent.
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No proof of engine damage, mileage decline in vehicles due to E20: Centre tells Parliament
India | Jul 29, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTIn a written reply, Nitin Gadkari said concerns over engine damage or reduced mileage due to E20 petrol are not backed by scientific evidence. He said extensive studies, field trials and consultations conducted before the rollout found no significant impact on vehicle performance, engine durability.
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E20 petrol may impact rubber parts of some BS-III vehicles, Nitin Gadkari tells Parliament
Business | Jul 29, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTRoad Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that automobile manufacturers and vehicle/engine testing agencies have clarified that fuel efficiency is influenced by a host of factors beyond just the fuel type.
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Nitin Gadkari moves to Bombay HC over 'defamatory, deep fake content' over E20 social media posts
India | Jul 27, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTNitin Gadkari's lawsuit claims that the Ethanol blending policy is administered by the Petroleum Ministry. Gadkari sought permanent and mandatory injunctions against the alleged defamatory and deepfake content against him and his family.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Mercedes damaged by E20 petrol, see the full truth about ethanol!
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 15, 2026, 03:47 AM ISTIf you feel that your vehicle's mileage has decreased due to E-20, that E-20 petrol has damaged your vehicle's engine, and that E-20 petrol is damaging your vehicle's parts, what should you do and who should you complain to?
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 14, 2026
India | Jul 14, 2026, 08:33 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the E20 ethanol-blended fuel rollout, saying it was introduced only after laboratory testing, as Nagpur Police registered an FIR against four social media influencers over posts related to ethanol.
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Nitin Gadkari says E20 brought after extensive testing, no evidence of engine damage | EXCLUSIVE
India | Jul 14, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTGadkari dismissed social media claims linking E20 fuel to vehicle problems, alleging that some people were deliberately spreading confusion. He said anyone with a pre-2023 vehicle allegedly damaged by E20 should file a formal complaint for investigation.
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From mileage to engine compatibility, all your questions about ethanol-blended petrol answered
Business | Jul 10, 2026, 05:51 PM ISTThe ministry said India's ethanol blending programme has evolved over more than two decades and was not introduced in haste.