Amid Outrage Over E20 Petrol Concerns, Centre Considers Delaying E25 Rollout

New Delhi: The Union Government is reportedly planning to slow down the E25 rollout amid public outrage over the concerns about the 20 % ethanol blended petrol already implemented in the country. Several vehicle owners, especially the older vehicles, have reported complaints and mileage drop after filling the E20 fuel.

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The vehicle owners are increasingly protesting the Centre’s rapid transition from E10 to E20. Despite the government originally planned to implement E20 petrol by 2030, the government’s rapid implementation of E20 petrol and the decision to rollout the E25 blended petrol have sparked significant outcry among the public.

The government reportedly decided to postpone the E25 rollout in a senior level meeting, which also stressed the need to scientifically address some of the genuine concerns raised by the vehicle owners. Users have flagged several purportedly genuine concerns and complaints they encountered after filling the newly introduced E20 petrol on social media platforms.

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At present, the government has decided to provide adequate time in the context of the rushed E20 transition and the subsequent consumer complaints.