India’s Petroleum Ministry said E20 blending has boosted India’s energy security by reducing crude oil imports. Since 2014–15, over Rs 1.4 lakh crore has been saved in foreign exchange, claims the government.
In a survey conducted by LocalCircles which received over 36,000 responses from petrol vehicle owners, 11% of respondents (out of 22,282 responses received), said that the fuel efficiency/ mileage has reduced by over 20%. As many as 22% respondents stated it has reduced by 15-20% and 11% of respondents stated it has reduced by 10-15%.
“To sum up, 2 in 3 vehicle owners, with vehicles purchased in 2022 or earlier, say the vehicle’s fuel efficiency/mileage has reduced in 2025. This clearly indicates that there is an issue at hand and it is leading to reduced fuel efficiency this year as a result having a financial impact on such vehicle owners,” said LocalCircles.
Regarding material corrosion, the ministry stated that safety standards, including corrosion inhibitors and compatible materials, are defined by BIS specifications and Automotive Industry Standards. For older vehicles, replacement of rubber parts or gaskets may be advised after 20,000 to 30,000 km of use. These replacements are minor, low-cost, and can be carried out during routine servicing, stated the ministry.
An industry expert cited that ethanol is hygroscopic (attracts water) and more corrosive than petrol. He stated that over time, this can lead to increased wear of rubber and plastic components (like gaskets, seals, hoses). He also added the possibility of fuel leaks, degraded fuel pumps and clogged injectors, especially in older vehicles which are not designed for higher ethanol blends and are not maintained routinely.
Disclaimer
We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We 5guruayurveda.com want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.
Website Upgradation is going on. For any glitch kindly connect at 5guruayurveda.com
