E20 Fuel Rule: Can ethanol-blended petrol affect your car insurance claim? The government clears the confusion with a fresh clarification.

E20 Fuel News: There has been a lot of discussion regarding E20 fuel recently. Reports had surfaced suggesting that using it could result in the rejection of insurance claims. Here is the truth behind the matter.

E20 Fuel News: Ever since petrol and diesel prices rose, fuels like E20 and E25 have been a topic of significant discussion. These are ethanol-blended fuels that are slightly cheaper than standard fuel. Recently, reports claimed that if a car's engine malfunctioned after using E20 petrol, the insurance claim would be rejected. Find out the truth behind this claim.

What is the truth?

The government agency PIB Fact Check has recently clarified the facts regarding this story. A post shared via the agency's official X (Twitter) account states that the report is completely fake. The post includes a screenshot of a social media update from a media outlet—featuring a photo of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari—and explicitly labels it as fake news.

What does the post say?

The caption accompanying the post reads: "Some social media posts claim that using E20 fuel could lead to the rejection of vehicle insurance claims. According to PIB Fact Check, this claim is false."

What do motor insurance policies say?

Further clarifying the matter, it is stated that motor insurance policies remain valid even when E20 fuel is used. Always verify such claims with official sources before sharing them or taking action based on them. Help prevent the spread of misinformation. Report suspicious content to the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check. Links to the PIB's WhatsApp number and email ID have also been provided.