Why E20 fuel is causing angst in India’s auto market
NEW DELHI, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government’s roll-out of ethanol-blended fuel, called E20, has caused panic and confusion in the world’s third-largest auto market. Here are facts about E20 and details of its impact: HOW WAS E20 ROLLED OUT? HOW DOES IT HELP? E20 is petrol blended with 20% ethanol, an alcohol mainly produced from sugarcane and grains such as maize and rice. It was introduced at a few pumps in April 2023 and has been rolled out across India since April 2025, replacing the 10% ethanol fuel, called E10, that most cars are designed