https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=55868 The government asserts that E20 ethanol-blended petrol is environmentally safe and that claims biofuels damage engines are overstated; industry retractions support compatibility, though older vehicles may require straightforward replacement of rubber parts and gaskets. Officials acknowledge a modest decrease in mileage due to ethanol's lower energy density but characterise the effect as marginal and manageable. The blending programme is presented as serving emissions reduction, reduced import dependence, and higher farmer incomes, with further assessment planned before any increase beyond the current blend level. en-us Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:16:03 +0530 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=55868 The government asserts that E20 ethanol-blended petrol is environmentally safe and that claims biofuels damage engines are overstated; industry retractions support compatibility, though older vehicles may require straightforward replacement of rubber parts and gaskets. Officials acknowledge a modest decrease in mileage due to ethanol's lower energy density but characterise the effect as marginal and manageable. The blending programme is presented as serving emissions reduction, reduced import dependence, and higher farmer incomes, with further assessment planned before any increase beyond the current blend level. News - Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=55868