As per reports, India has achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending with petrol in 2025. And here are the (non) benefits: At least 6-7% reduced mileage in actual driving conditions; lower engine performance in terms of power and torque; risk of engine damage in non-compatible cars ie.those manufactured before 2023; starting trouble, operating difficulties and material degradation of the engine. And you get all these amazing benefits at the same price though ethanol is much cheaper than petrol or diesel. In effect if you are buying a litre of petrol you are getting only 800 ml, the rest 200 ml is ethanol which costs half the price of petrol. A central minister's family owns the majority of the ethanol making plants in the sugar belt of Maharashtra and they are making money hand over fist. Congratulations to the citizens of India for this milestone achievement. You will get the opportunity to buy a new car way before its 15 years are up courtesy the wear and tear inflicted by blended petrol on your vehicle's engine.
