New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that the fears about 20% ethanol blending in petrol are not supported by evidence. Ethanol blending improves fuel performance, contributes to lower emissions, and strengthens energy security while providing economic benefits to farmers and the rural sector.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas informed, "Some articles/ reports in the media have raised concerns about the potential negative impact of 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol, particularly with regard to older vehicles and customer experience. These concerns, however, are largely unfounded and not supported by scientific evidence or expert analysis."

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