Overview

• Renault India issued a clarification on August 28 confirming its E10‑certified models, including the 2022 Triber, can run on E20 without adverse effects.
• The company referred to a joint Indian Oil Corporation–ARAI study commissioned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and circulated to automakers.
• Draft findings indicated no significant durability or performance problems when E20 is used in vehicles originally cleared for E10.
• India’s rapid rollout of 20% ethanol petrol in 2025 has triggered owner queries about compatibility, reliability, and real‑world mileage.
• Government testing points to small efficiency losses in newer cars and somewhat higher losses in older vehicles, while Renault reports no serious challenges in its cars using E20.