From Policy to Courtroom: India's E20 Fuel Debate Explained

The E20 fuel controversy took a new turn after a consumer court ruled in favour of a customer who alleged that E20 petrol damaged their Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, directing the company to replace the vehicle. Brut journalist Vaishnavi breaks down the controversy around India's Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, from why the government introduced E20 and what it aims to achieve, to the viral claims that spread across social media, the allegations involving Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his response, concerns raised by vehicle owners and mechanics and the questions around mileage, engine compatibility, food security and water use. Brut India is the fastest-growing digital video publisher in the country. We're a young, independent platform producing compelling journalism in new formats. You can also find us here: *Website: https://www.brut.media/in *WhatsApp*: https://shorturl.at/hX0da *LinkedIn*: https://shorturl.at/qtvDa *Facebook*:   / brutindia   *Instagram*:   / brut.india   *Twitter*: https://x.com/BrutIndia *Threads*: https://www.threads.net/@brut.india *Snapchat*: Brut India *Snapchat*: Brut India Stories