E20 petrol, a 20 per cent ethanol blend, is being rolled out across India to cut oil imports and emissions. Here’s what science says about how it may affect engines.

Will E20 fuel affect your car? Here's what science says

Gadkari said promoting ethanol and other alternative fuels would help reduce India's ₹22 trillion fuel import bill and create alternatives to petrol and diesel.

'People used to laugh' at the idea: Gadkari approves use of 100% ethanol fuel in India

India imports over 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, and ethanol blending has helped cut import dependence by replacing 302 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil while saving over Rs 1.84 trillion in foreign exchange since 2014.

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India is set to introduce E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and petrol, with draft rules expected soon. Backed by market consensus and testing, E85 will be separate from E20 and require compatible engines, supporting cleaner energy and reducing oil dependence amid global supply concerns.

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Will E20 fuel affect your car? Here's what science says

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