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Misrepresentation: Hardeep Puri dismisses concerns over E20 fuel

India Today

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July 7, 2026

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Misrepresentation: Hardeep Puri dismisses concerns over E20 fuel

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India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety

Amid widespread misinformation on several platforms regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explaining the rationale behind the policy and addressing concerns raised about ethanol-blended fuel. The development comes amid several reports claiming that E20 damages rubber components, engines, or fuel systems of vehicles. The FAQs also seek to provide evidence-based answers on issues ranging from ethanol blending targets and fuel choices to pricing.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 10, 2026

Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Concerns that ethanol-blended petrol damages vehicle engines are based on myths and not supported by technical evidence, according to Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) President Chandra Kumar Jain, who asserts that the government's ethanol blending policy was implemented only after four years of detailed research and testing.Speaking with ANI, Jain said people shoul

The Economic Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Engine damage fears over ethanol are myths: GEMA

Engine damage fears over ethanol are myths: GEMA

NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Maruti, Toyota Reassure Customers On E20 Fuel: No Rise In Engine Wear, Insurance Claims

On complaints occasionally raised by motorists using E20, both manufacturers pointed to fuel contamination as a more likely explanation.

Investing.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Why is FuelCell Energy stock sliding today?

Why is FuelCell Energy stock sliding today?

OneIndia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Are Your Rising Fuel Bills Due To E20 Petrol? Kejriwal Confronts Government Over Vehicle Complaints

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has stepped into the growing public debate over E20 petrol, saying vehicle owners in Delhi complained to him about lower mileage and mechanical trouble after using ethanol-blended fuel. His remarks add a political edge

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