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No Engine Damage From E20 Fuel: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said E20 petrol may reduce vehicle mileage by 2–6%, but extensive testing has found no evidence of engine failures. Addressing concerns in Parliament, he said the ethanol-blended fuel remains safe for compatible vehicles and supports India’s efforts to reduce fuel imports, lower emissions, and promote cleaner energy.