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E20 petrol ‘well within’ quality limits, oil companies dismiss concerns

According to the test reports, fuel quality remained within prescribed limits across the supply chain.
Published on Aug 08, 2026 04:34 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi's big plan regarding the E20 issue gets a ‘Pappu’ retort from BJP

Rahul Gandhi alleges E20 is damaging vehicles, vows Congress protest.
Updated on Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm IST

SIAM's now-withdrawn letter: What science says about chloride, moisture in E20

Cutouts of petrol dispensing machines at AAP office ahead of protest against E20 fuel planned by the party this week.
Published on Aug 05, 2026 03:04 pm IST

‘Working twice as hard’: College student works at petrol pump to fund education

A student's part-time job at a petrol pump inspired many.
Published on Aug 03, 2026 08:59 am IST

'On Aug 4, at 12 pm': Kejriwal plans march to PM's residence over E20 concerns

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during the 'National Town Hall Against E20', at the Constitution Club, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Updated on Aug 03, 2026 10:42 am IST

E20 petrol saved consumers nearly 30 per litre during crude price spike: Govt

Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri fills E85 fuel in a car during the during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest ahead of E20 protest: 'Gadkari is scared’

Tehseen Poonawalla claimed that a Delhi Police officer informed him that the force had received “orders from top to house arrest” him.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Better ride quality, lower fuel average: Gadkari to Parliament on E20 petrol

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leaves after attending the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party Meeting.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 04:12 pm IST

Delhi transport body announces Parliament march against E20 on August 4

Motorists receive 20 per cent ethanol blended as "sugarcane juice" for every 100 spent at petrol pumps, the transport body chief said.
Published on Jul 28, 2026 03:35 pm IST

Gadkari-E20 memes explode: Kejriwal calls ‘town hall’, Gadkari readies big move

Nitin Gadkari, Union minister for road transport and highways, at Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Pump dealers seek SOP and tools for ethanol-blended petrol testing

The government has clarified that this is not the case, but the fact is, only vehicles manufactured after 2023 are compliant with the 20% ethanol blended petrol currently being sold.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 07:34 am IST

No decision yet on ethanol blending above 20%: Govt

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Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:48 am IST

No decision yet on ethanol blending beyond E20: Government tells Parliament

No decision yet on ethanol blending above 20%: Govt
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 08:34 am IST

‘Nil’: On E20, govt faces question in Parliament, minister says no complaints

Government said while certain concerns raised in the media and on social media had come to its notice, these had been scientifically examined.
Published on Jul 20, 2026 09:16 pm IST

Ethanol blending won't lower fuel rates: Ex-HPCL chief busts ‘myth’

The debate has gained widespread traction.
Updated on Jul 18, 2026 04:44 pm IST

'Don't want E20, go for pure petrol': What drivers in India can actually buy

A worker fills a car with petrol as he gestures towards the fuel barometer for the passenger to check, at a fuel station in Kolkata.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 04:19 pm IST

Case against content creators for ‘defaming’ Nitin Gadkari amid E20 row

YouTuber Manish Kasyap released a video saying he stood by his remarks and would continue to raise concerns over E20 petrol.
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 01:16 pm IST

Kejriwal writes to PM over E20; demands pure petrol option at fuel stations

Kejriwal said customers should have the choice to buy either pure petrol or E20 petrol at fuel stations.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 04:17 pm IST

YouTuber Sidd Jaiswal blames ethanol-blended fuel for mileage drop in scooter

YouTuber Sidd Jaiswal blamed ethanol-blended fuel for a drop in his scooter's milage.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 04:17 pm IST

‘My intention was never…’: Top vlogger Sourav Joshi's U-turn on E20 petrol

Sourav Joshi clarified that his intention was never to spread incorrect information or hurt anyone’s sentiments..
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 06:01 pm IST

India's top vlogger slams E20: Sourav Joshi's Mercedes fuel average ‘down to 5’

Sourav Joshi speaks about his car's fuel average in a recent video.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 11:59 am IST

‘My vehicle has never faced any issue’: BJP MP defends E20, admits mileage drop

The Centre has maintained that ethanol blending in India has been carried out gradually.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Govt says E25 only in test mode: All your questions on ethanol-blended fuel

India achieved its target of 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol by the end of 2025, five years ahead of schedule.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Kejriwal writes to Maruti, Toyota, Hero seeking clarification on E20 fuel policy

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, AAP leader Kejriwal said that he had posed two questions to the companies.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 04:01 pm IST

India's oil ministry vs Bhutanese news outlet over 'rejection' of E20 petrol

Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri fills ethanol-blended fuel in a car during the launch of 'E85', a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, at an Indian Oil fuel station in New Delhi in June. For now, the debate is raging over E20 even as E85 and flex fuel are being touted by the Modi government.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 04:08 pm IST

‘Years of testing’: Industry experts defend E20 petrol amid engine damage claims

Associate vice-president, Hyundai Motor India, Puneet Anand speaks during a press conference by industry experts on ethanol-blended petrol, at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Saturday, July 4.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 02:59 pm IST

India to lift petrol and diesel sale restrictions from July 1

India will lift temporary restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel from July 1.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 06:20 am IST

Fuel sale curb disrupting operations: Himachal farmers, orchardists

Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has urged the Union government to reconsider the restrictions. (File)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 05:18 am IST

India’s gas market needs modern pipeline rules

Natural gas Plant (AP)
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 10:23 am IST

India has adequate fuel stocks despite Iran crisis: Hardeep Puri

Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressing the media in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 05:20 am IST