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Owners of old vehicles are facing increased maintenance costs and reduced mileage post the roll out of E-20 fuel policy, according to a LocalCircles report. E-20 fuel policy, which came into effect from April, mandates blending 20% ethanol in gasoline.

Eight in 10 petrol vehicle owners said fuel efficiency and mileage have reduced in 2025 after the E20 policy rollout, according to the report. Users are reporting 2–6% drop in mileage and a rise in fuel costs and consumption despite the "green" intent.

The problem is more prevalent in vehicles purchased in 2022 or years prior, according to LocalCirlces, India'

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