• By Pawan Mishra
  • Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:19 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Ethanol Blend Petrol:  The Indian Government’s Ethanol Blend Program is currently facing severe backlash from the public. While some people are concerned about genuine issues related to the performance, engine damage, and fuel economy, others are being swayed by false rumors. A screenshot of an X post from an Insurance company was being shared heavily, with a statement that the insurance company will not cover any car damage caused by Ethanol. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently addressed these concerns and issued a clarification.

Ethanol Blend Petrol And Insurance

As per the clarification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Ethanol Blend Petrol is a national program, and some people are raising fears and confusion in the minds of car owners. The Ministry of Petroleum dismissed all these claims and said such claims are completely baseless. The Ministry also reaffirmed and stated that using ethanol-based fuel has no impact on the validity of insurance of vehicles in India. The Ministry also said that automobile manufacturers are engaging with vehicle owners to provide them with any kind of support and optimum performance of vehicles.

With Input From PIB

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Ethanol Blend Petrol: The Issues

Ethanol as an element is hygroscopic, which means that it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. When Ethanol is blended with petrol, it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and settles at the bottom of the fuel tank of the vehicle. This can cause fuel tank corrosion and even harm the engine. However, global studies show that vehicles in India that match the Euro 2 standards (BS2 or Above) are ethanol-ready, and they can handle an ethanol blend of up to 20 per cent. Another such issue with the use of ethanol-blended petrol is the energy level. The ethanol has different properties, and it can cause a drop in fuel economy by up to 10 per cent.