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A joint release from BPCL, IndianOil and HPCL reports new chloride tests across refineries, distilleries, terminals and retail outlets, plus repeated checks for water ingress.
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The 20% blending target set for 2030 was met in ethanol supply year 2025-26, with the foreign-exchange, farm-income and emissions record to show for it.
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SIAM has confirmed categorically that warranties are honoured on specification-compliant E20, and manufacturers' own service data back the commitment.
Read briefingThe fact-check unit, the industry's joint statement, the ministry's service record and the insurer's own clarification agree: fuel type is not a ground for claim denial.
Read briefingA 95 RON standard gives petrol engines greater knock resistance; E20 describes the ethanol share of the finished fuel.
Read briefingFuel-system materials, engine calibration, emissions, durability and real use all form part of the engineering behind an E20-ready vehicle.
Read briefingThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas publishes figures on crude substitution, foreign-exchange savings, farmer payments and emissions.
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reports nearly 316 lakh metric tonnes of crude substituted through ethanol blending since 2014-15.
Read briefingA Ministry release cites 2.84 crore services of E20-run vehicles during FY 2025-26, including more than 1.5 crore pre-2023 vehicles.
Read briefingBrazil, Paraguay, Thailand and the United States publish different ethanol-blend specifications and vehicle-compatibility guidance.
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