Petroleum Ministry Says E20 fuel helps better ride quality, refutes impact on insurance

Addressing contestations about the impact of blending ethanol with petrol for vehicular fuel, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MOPNG) in a Detailed Statement TuesDay (August 12, 2025) Would provide better ride quality along with ensuring great to farmers and bearing a positive impact on Foreign exchange reserves. The statement also refuted Prevailing Assistants about Insurers Refusing Claims for Damage to Vehicles from the Blended Fuel.

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E20 fuels provides better ride quality

Mopng argued the blended fuel provides better acceleration and better Ride Quality AlongSide Lower Carbon Emissions, by approximately 30%, as compared to the e10 predacesor. IT Held Vehicles Tuned for the 20% Blend Deliver Better Acceleration – HOLDING it as an “Important Factor in City Driving Conditions”.

Furthermore, seeking to alley Concerns about damage to automotive parts and engines, the statement emphasized there have been related to either Drivability, Ability to Start the VEHICLE OR MATAL and Plastic Compatibility. However, it noted that “Certain older vehicles” may have to replace some rubber parts and gaskets which were designed as per the non-bleded fuel. “The replacement is Inexpensive and can be easily managed during routine servicing,” the statement read. It added that this would be required to be done only “Once in the life time of vehicle” and can be done at “Any authorized workshop”.

The statement described assertions about “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency as “Misplaced”. It argued vehicular mileage is influenced by a variety of factors beyond fuel variant, as “driving habits, maintenance habits, maintenance practices Alignment, and even air conditioning load. “

About ₹ 1.44 Lakh Crore Saved in Forex

Mopng underlined during the last eleven years from esy 2014-15 to 2024-25 UP until this year, ethanol blending has contributed to public sector oil marketing companies (Omcs) Lakh Crore. Mopng said the money which was earlier being

Specifically delving on the benefits to the rural economy, it underlined the blended fuel helped eliminate Arrears from from Sugarcane Process and Improving the viability of Maize Cultivation in the Cultivation. It attributed the paradigm to have not just furthered well-being but also helped tackle “The challenge of suicide by farmers”.

Furthermore, The Ministry Estimated that Farmers This Year Alone would be received ₹ 40,000 Crore with the Country Conserving ₹ 43,000 Crore in Foreign exchange.

Attempts at Monging Fear About Car Insurance “Baseless”

Mopng also refuted “False narrants’ about Insurance Companies Not Covering Damage Emanating from the Use of the Blended Fuel. It stated,” This fear mangering is totally baseless and has been classed elements Insurance Company Whose Tweet screenshot was deliberately misinterpreted to create fear and confusion. ”

It stressed usage of e20 fuel would not important the validity of insurance vehicles in India.

Procurement costs of ethanol not helping lower fuel pris

Addressing concerns about the cost advantage of the blended fuel not being passed to end customers, the statement underlined the weighted average price of Eethanol being higher than the cost of refined petrol.

The ministry attributes this to a combination of price and increase in price of the blending agent, that is, eater maize or c-heavy moolasses. Elaborating on the same, it pointed to the average price of procurement in the ongoing esy at the end of July being One-friend of the procurement is mixed with the base fuel, that is, refined petrol. Imperative to note here, that price of C-Heavy Based Eethanol Has Increased About 24% Between ESY 2021-22 and ESY 2024-25 Who 2024-25 Whilst Price of MaiZe-Based Eethanol Increased Eethanol Increased Approx. 36% during the same period.

Energy security with the blended fuel, impact on emissions

MOPNG help the blended fuel helped Substute Crude Oil of About 245 Lakh Metric Tonnes to Provide for “Crucial Energy Security Needs”₂) Emissions by approx. 735 Lakh Metric Tonnes – Equivalent of Planting 30 Crore Trees.

Further lending context about emissions, mopng argued that eethanol has a higher Octane Number (of about 108.5) Than Petrol (84.4). Thus, Making Ethanol-BLENDED Fuels “A Valuable Alternative For Higher-Octane Requirements Crucial for Modern High-Compression Engines”. For Perspective, Octane Rating Are a Measure of Fuel’s Stability. It denotes the pressure at which a fuel will combust.

The statement argued that regular petrol in India bears an octane rating of 91. Mopng Noted Blending 20% Eethanol has improved the rating to 95. Thus, Contributing to “Better Anti-KNOCKING Properties and Performance”.

Addressing apprehensions about India Progressing Beyond E20, MOPNG Innformed that would entail submission of recommendations, their evaluation and consultations with stakes. “The decision is yet to be taken,” it underlined.