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Govt: E20 Ethanol Fuel Won't Void Car Insurance
25 Jun
Summary
- Government assures ethanol blending program remains safe.
- Concerns over E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insurance dismissed.
- Ethanol blending is a globally accepted and beneficial practice.
The Indian government has provided assurance regarding its ethanol blending program, stating it is safe and economically advantageous. This clarification comes in response to concerns that the E20 fuel, which involves a 20% ethanol blend, could potentially affect the validity of vehicle insurance policies.
The oil ministry has explicitly addressed and refuted claims that using E20 fuel would lead to insurance invalidation. Stakeholders have been consulted, and it has been confirmed that these claims are inaccurate. The ministry highlighted that ethanol blending is a widely adopted practice internationally and is functioning successfully in several nations, including the United States and Brazil.
