New Delhi, July 14 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has dismissed claims that E20 petrol contains sugarcane and attracts ants to vehicles as false. He urged people not to believe rumours circulating on social media.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led dispensation is promoting a shift from fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives, including E20, an ethanol-blended petrol. However, the move has faced resistance from some motorists, with several claims on social media alleging that the fuel damages vehicles. One such claim involved a viral video showing ants swarming a car's fuel filler cap, with social media users alleging that the infestation was caused by E20 fuel in the vehicle's tank.

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