NEW DELHI: The Central Government has clarified that India’s ethanol blending programme is safe, consumer-friendly, and economically beneficial, rejecting concerns that the use of E20 fuel could lead to the invalidation of vehicle insurance policies.
In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said reports suggesting that E20 fuel usage could affect insurance coverage were incorrect. The ministry added that the issue had been discussed with relevant stakeholders and no such risk exists for vehicle owners using E20 fuel.
The government emphasized that ethanol blending is a globally accepted practice and is being successfully implemented in several countries, including the United States, Brazil, and Japan.
The clarification comes as India continues to expand its ethanol blending programme, aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil, lowering carbon emissions, and supporting the agricultural sector through increased demand for ethanol production
