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- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that using E20 petrol is not a valid reason for an insurance claim to be rejected.
- Government sources dismissed claims that E20 fuel invalidates vehicle insurance policies.
- The ministry also said assertions about widespread engine damage or insect attraction from ethanol-blended petrol lack scientific basis.
- It added that the Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and was implemented with industry consultation.
What to watch next
- Whether insurers formally confirm E20 use does not affect claims
- Any independent studies on E20's impact on engines
- Further government communication on ethanol blending
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