E20 Petrol Reality Check: YouTuber Says Mileage Dropped From 17 KMPL To 5 KMPL.

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 WHAT SAURAV JOSHI SAID:

Popular YouTuber Saurav Joshi has claimed that ethanol-blended petrol significantly impacted his car's fuel efficiency. 

In a viral video/comment he said:  

"Our car's mileage has gone from 17 to 9 and now it has become 5."

The claim is regarding E20 petrol - fuel with 20% ethanol blend that is being rolled out across India.

 THE E20 CONTEXT:

The government is pushing E20 ethanol blending as part of its plan to:Cut ₹22 Lakh Crore fuel import bill

Support farmers by using surplus sugarcane and grain

Reduce emissions:

Nitin Gadkari recently defended the policy amid criticism, saying it is a Cabinet decision and not for personal gain. He also asked: "Show me one vehicle damaged by ethanol petrol."

PUBLIC REACTION:

Joshi's statement has fueled debate online about real-world mileage with E20 fuel. 

Many users are now sharing their own mileage experiences, while others point out that mileage can also depend on car model, driving conditions, maintenance, and engine compatibility.

Experts note that older vehicles not tuned for E20 may see a drop in mileage, while newer E20-compliant vehicles are designed to handle the blend better.

Disclaimer: This is based on an individual creator's claim. Official mileage tests and long-term data on E20 impact are still being tracked by automakers and MoPNG.