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Petroleum Ministry debunks ethanol-blended petrol claims

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24

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  • Debunking Ethanol Fuel Misconceptions — 1 source

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The Union Petroleum Ministry has debunked several claims circulating about ethanol-blended petrol, clarifying that sugarcane juice is not directly mixed with petrol and that modern vehicles are designed to handle ethanol-blended fuel without issues like water absorption into the fuel tank.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Union Petroleum Ministry stated that claims about ethanol-blended petrol absorbing water into the fuel tank and sugarcane juice being directly mixed with petrol are “misleading” and “unsubstantiated”.
  • The Ministry clarified that ethanol is produced from molasses, a byproduct of sugar production, and not directly from sugarcane juice.
  • It also debunked the claim that ethanol-blended petrol absorbs water into the fuel tank, stating that modern vehicles are designed to handle such fuel.

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Debunking Ethanol Fuel Misconceptions
  • The Hindu

    Reporting the Indian Petroleum Ministry's clarification on public concerns about ethanol-blended fuel.

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