The Ethanol Experiment: India's Rushed Rollout of E20 Petrol Sparks Concerns The introduction of E20 petrol nationwide last year was touted as a crucial step in reducing India's dependence on imported oil and addressing pollution concerns.
However, the Centre's decision to make this blend mandatory appears to have been made without sufficient consideration for its potential impact on vehicles.
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has recently called for the government to reconsider offering lower ethanol blends like E10 alongside E20.