New Delhi75-80 million older two-wheelers were never built for E20.
Owners absorb corroded fuel parts and lost mileage under India’s ethanol mandate.
Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran wants E10 restored at pumps, since ethanol carries 6-7% less energy than petrol.
He also wants a land-and-water study before any blend rises past 20%.
Sources: MoneyControl, News18