E20 Petrol Controversy: The common opposition is attacking the Modi government regarding the sale of E20 petrol in the country. They allege that the government is benefiting selected industrialists and distilleries through this. At the same time, the government says that E20 petrol is not causing any harm to the vehicles. Meanwhile, the article by V. Ananth Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, has sparked a new debate. Regarding which SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has targeted the government.
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In fact, in an article published in an English newspaper, V. Ananth Nageswaran and his fellow writer Akash Pujari have stressed on giving the owners of old vehicles the option of buying E10. Along with this, he has said that there are about 7.5 to 8 crore two-wheelers in the country which are made for E10 petrol. Many of these vehicles were not designed to run on high ethanol blends i.e. E20. The article claims that E20 petrol is not just about mileage. This may cause compatibility issues with older engines as ethanol can affect parts such as rubber seals and fuel-system parts. Carbureted vehicles may also have trouble running with high ethanol blends (higher than E10).
Akhilesh Yadav targeted the government
Akhilesh Yadav has targeted the government on V. Ananth Nageswaran's article, because the government has been rejecting the claims of damage to vehicles due to E20 petrol. He wrote in Why don't you communicate directly with the public and ask what is the truth? E20 is a double-edged sword, which has a double blow on the public: expensive petrol and also expensive maintenance.
Who is right: the government or the advisors?
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Bike-car drivers who tow damaged vehicles due to E20 are asking, on one hand the government is saying 'everything is fine with E20'; On the other hand, consultants are saying 'E20 is harmful for vehicles', so who will clarify what is right.
Hey in conversation… pic.twitter.com/lPwgx1U6O1
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 19, 2026