<h1>Government says E20 petrol safe despite driver complaints, warns some older vehicles may need rubber part replacements</h1> A government minister publicly dismissed claims that 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) damages engines, calling such reports baseless, while the government maintains E20 is safe and being sold nationwide. Motorist complaints and initial automaker warnings about older-vehicle compatibility have prompted clarification that some rubber parts may require replacement. Legal issues include consumer protection and product-liability risks if damages occur, regulatory compliance for fuel standards, disclosure obligations about mileage impacts, and potential misinformation affecting public policy. Authorities stress environmental and energy-security justifications for E20 deployment while monitoring technical compatibility and stakeholder communications.