What insurance claim will I get if the engine gets damaged due to using E20 petrol? Government replied, know details

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 17, 2026

E20 Fuel Insurance Claim: The craze for E20 fuel is increasing rapidly in the country. It is a mixture of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, which is being continuously promoted across the country. The discussion regarding this fuel is quite intense. By using this fuel the dependence on petrol for vehicles is reduced. Actually, some people believe that using E20 fuel in vehicles affects the engines of cars and bikes. This reduces the efficiency of the engine.

The question is that if any fault occurs in the engine due to the use of E20 petrol, will the insurance company pay the claim? But does this really happen? Let us know in detail whether the insurance company will give its claim.

Will the claim be rejected?

This question is being raised for the last several days whether insurance claim will be available with E20 fuel or not. PIB Fact Check Unit under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has shared a post on the social media platform ‘X’, in which they said that many such claims are being made on social media that the insurance company will not pay the claim if the engine gets damaged with E20 fuel. But, these claims are completely wrong. Whereas even with E20 fuel, if your engine breaks down then normally the insurance company will give you a claim. You should first verify before relying on such information.

Some social media posts are claiming that using E20 fuel could lead to rejection of vehicle insurance claims.#PIBFactCheck
This claim is #FAKE
Motor insurance policies remain valid with the use of E20 fuel.
Always verify such claims through official sources before… pic.twitter.com/XufhIQ7xI2
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) June 16, 2026

Is E20 suitable for petrol vehicles?

E20 petrol is also considered beneficial for vehicles in many ways. By using this fuel the amount of carbon in the engine is reduced and dirt does not accumulate in it. At the same time, it is also considered better for fuel acceleration, which improves your driving experience. Therefore ethanol can be used in cars, bikes and other vehicles.

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