{
  "id": 1083057,
  "title": "E20 mileage row: Govt says fuel alone can't be blamed; cites driving & maintenance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/e20-mileage-row-govt-says-fuel-alone-cant-be-blamed-cites-driving",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:06:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/e20-mileage-row-govt-says-fuel-alone-cannot-be-blamed-cites-driving-traffic-maintenance/articleshow/133266020.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The government has clarified that E20 petrol cannot be solely blamed for changes in vehicle mileage, emphasizing that real-world fuel economy depends on various factors such as driving habits, traffic conditions, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressure, and air-conditioning use. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that E20 has undergone extensive testing and validation across key vehicle parameters, including engine durability, drivability, startability, material compatibility, and corrosion resistance. The clarification comes amid ongoing concerns among motorists regarding the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol on mileage, vehicle performance, and compatibility.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}