The government refuted claims circulating on social media that the usage of E20 gasoline may result in the rejection of vehicle insurance claims.

The PIB Fact Check unit labelled the assertion phony and made it clear in a post on X that motor insurance policies are still good for vehicles using E20 fuel.

In response to social media remarks that drivers may experience problems obtaining insurance coverage or settling claims if they use E20 fuel, the clarification was given.

The PIB refuted the assertion, stating that the use of E20 fuel has no effect on the validity of motor insurance policies.

Additionally, the fact-checking unit recommended people to check such information with official sources before sharing or acting on it.

Additionally, it encouraged the public to contribute to the fight against misinformation by reporting fraudulent or questionable content.

In a separate development, a recent KPMG in India report emphasized the substantial scale reached by India’s ethanol blending program, with E20 fuel now being used across the country.

The report examined opportunities and challenges for the sector as it moves past E20, taking into account problems with feedstock availability, supply chain efficiency, infrastructure readiness, and policy alignment.

As part of its larger plan to improve energy security, lessen reliance on imported crude oil, and promote environmental sustainability, the government has been encouraging the use of ethanol-blended gasoline.

The government unveiled E85 gasoline at an IndianOil retail location earlier in June, during World Environment Day 2026, as the initial stage of a larger rollout plan.

At the present time, 48 retail locations run by public sector oil marketing firms sell E85 gasoline.

By December 2026, the administration hopes to increase availability to 500 locations, and by December 2027, to approximately 5,000.