A LocalCircles survey found that 80 per cent of respondents who own old (2022 or prior) petrol vehicles stated a drop in their vehicle’s fuel efficiency/mileage in 2025 Kedar Nadella | Published on :

Hyderabad: According to a LocalCircles survey, as much as 80 per cent of respondents who own old (2022 or prior) petrol vehicles stated a drop in their vehicle’s fuel efficiency/mileage in 2025. The percentage was 67 per cent in August 2025.

The survey was regarding many Indians voicing significant frustrations with the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend), which became mandatory in April 2025.

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While the government, including Minister Nitin Gadkari, claim no vehicles have been affected and dismisses complaints as ‘misinformation,’ users report re

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