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E20 fuel rollout

E20 fuel rollout

National · 25 updates

Doctor sues car dealer over E20. Set to get a new model, and Rs 1 lakh

The E20 transition: fuel for debate

As car and bike owners report clogged injectors, damaged fuel pumps, and contaminated petrol across the country, a look at competing claims on what is driving the complaints, and whether ethanol is really to blame

The legal questions surrounding India’s E20 rollout | Explained

As the transition to E20 continues, many questions continue to be discussed legally with courts continuing to address issues relating to consumer rights, liability, warranty and regulatory safeguards on a case by case basis

No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says minister

The minister said the government had received no "widespread or substantiated complaints" from vehicle manufacturers, automobile associations or consumer groups over engine failure

No decision yet on ethanol blending beyond E20: Government tells Parliament

Suresh Gopi said: “So far, no decision has been taken by the Government for increasing ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%.”

No decision to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum MoS

Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Petroleum also informed no decision had been taken to blend ethanol with diesel for commercial usage

E20 Clean Fuel, No Plan To Return To 'Pure' Petrol: Centre In Parliament

India achieved the target of 20% ethanol blending five years ahead of schedule

No Decision To Increase Ethanol Blending Beyond 20% In Petrol, Centre Tells Parliament

Pump dealers seek SOP and tools for ethanol-blended petrol testing

Executives of OMCs said on condition of anonymity that they have intensified quality control efforts.

Participants at Mumbai victory rally hint next issue should be E20

Those who gathered at the rally organised by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS saw the protests as a ‘personal victory’; slogans raised calling for the resignation of Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over E20 fuel rollout

‘E20 Janta Party’ rises on social media as CJP forces education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign

‘E20 Janta Party’ has quickly risen in popularity on social media, rallying support against Union minister Nitin Gadkari's E20 ethanol-blended petrol initiative

'E20 Janta Party' Gathers Followers On Instagram After Cockroach Success

Critics claim that E20 fuel leads to a drop in mileage and damages vehicle engines.

Nitin Gadkari takes Meta, X to court over AI deepfakes on E20 rules

Bombay HC allows Gadkari to sue Meta, Google over ‘defamatory’ posts linking him to E20 profits

Nitin Gadkari has alleged that some content on social media is linking him and his family to E20 profits despite the policy being run by the Petroleum Ministry.

After Pradhan's Exit, AAP Shifts Focus To E20; Announces Nationwide Townhall On August 1

Bombay HC Allows Nitin Gadkari To Sue Meta, Google Over Deepfakes, E20 Fuel Posts

Kejriwal announces ‘National Town Hall’ on E20; to give 2 lakh petitions to PM Modi

"We are starting a National Town Hall this Saturday afternoon. Residents of Delhi-NCR can attend in person; those from outside can join online,” AAP chief said.

Nitin Gadkari To Sue Meta, X, Google Over Deepfakes On E20

The Bombay High Court has permitted Gadkari to institute the civil suit.

Delhi transport unions plan ‘E-20’ protest march to Parliament on August 4

Harish Sabharwal, national president, All India Motor Transport Congress, said they are protesting against the government for making E20 fuel the only choice for consumers.

Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google, X over ethanol-linked deepfake posts

Nitin Gadkari states that although he has served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways since 2014, he has no role in the E20 policy decisions.

AAP to hold ‘National Town Hall Against E20’ on August 1

"We are inviting people to join in large numbers on this platform, where we will discuss how to create pressure on the central government to withdraw the E20 petrol. Experts and people who have faced problems with their vehicles, all are invited," says Arvind Kejriwal

'No role in E20 fuel': What Gadkari claimed in suit against X, Meta before Bombay HC

Union minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos falsely link him and his family to financial gains. The suit asserts the ethanol program falls under another ministry's jurisdiction. The Bombay High Court granted permission to file the defamation suit. Gadkari aims to stop the circulation of fabricated online content.

Centre draws more flak over E20: Gadkari and Puri's sacking demand, transport union's protest call, AAP campaign

While AAP has announced a campaign against the E20 policy starting next month, transport unions in the national capital are also planning a protest march.

After CJP, ‘E20 Janta Party’, ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ goes viral now; gains over 5 million followers on Instagram

The group describes itself as a citizen-backed movement with no political affiliation.

Can using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? What the govt said

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified E20 petrol use is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection. Government sources have dismissed claims that using E20 fuel will invalidate vehicle insurance policies. Assertions about widespread engine damage or insect attraction from ethanol-blended petrol lack scientific basis. The Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and implemented with industry consultation.

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