New Delhi, July 8 -- The XP100 fuel is in the limelight amid concerns over reduced mileage, potential damage to older engine components and worries about accelerated wear and tear following use of E-20. XP100, which comes with 100 octane rating, is 100% ethanol-free while regular and premium fuels like XP95 or E20 are blended. Rolled out in December 2020, XP100 is Indian Oil's premium fuel which is designed for supercars, luxury sedans, and superbikes.

According to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, E-20 fuel is a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. Even though the government and vehicle manufacturers issued statements referring to ARAI report of 2021 to dismiss claims of impact of E20 fuel on vehicles, consumers flagged the issue ...