E20 Fuel Is Improving Mileage as India Pushes for Cleaner Mobility-Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that vehicles running on E20 fuel are showing better fuel efficiency, describing it as a positive development in India’s efforts to promote cleaner and more affordable transportation. Speaking about the government’s ethanol-blending programme, Gadkari said the transition to E20 is helping improve vehicle performance while also reducing India’s dependence on imported fuel. The E20 programme involves blending 20% ethanol with petrol and is aimed at promoting renewable fuel, supporting farmers through ethanol production and reducing carbon emissions.

Gadkari’s remarks have renewed discussion among vehicle owners about the impact of E20 petrol on mileage, running costs and vehicle compatibility. While some motorists have welcomed the claimed benefits, others continue to report mixed experiences depending on their vehicles. As India expands the availability of ethanol-blended fuel, the transition is drawing greater attention to fuel efficiency, consumer costs and the country’s broader shift towards cleaner mobility.