Mileage Complaints Fuel Push for E10 Petrol Comeback
What Happened
The Centre is reportedly exploring whether premium petrol brands such as XP95, Speed and Power95 can be sold with an E10 (10% ethanol) blend. The move is aimed at addressing concerns from owners of older vehicles about E20 fuel's impact on mileage, while avoiding the need for separate fuel storage and distribution infrastructure. Discussions with state-run oil companies are still at an early stage.
Key Takeaways
The proposal could provide owners of older vehicles access to a lower-ethanol fuel alternative, though likely at a premium price. The debate has intensified after the government acknowledged that E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%, depending on the vehicle.