The Indian government's introduction of 20 percent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) has caused several disputes between state officials and political opposition groups regarding whether vehicles are compatible and who is responsible for potential damages.

印度政府推出 20% 乙醇混入汽油 (E20)，引發了州政府官員與政治反對派之間的幾項爭議，主要關於車輛是否兼容以及潛在損壞的責任歸屬。

Government ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Nitin Gadkari emphasize that switching to E20 is necessary for the economy and the environment. They argue that this move reduces the cost of importing fossil fuels, which currently costs ₹22 lakh crore per year. The administration asserts that E20 has been in use since April of last year and is currently used by millions of vehicles without major problems. Furthermore, Minister Puri claimed that reports of unhappy consumers are inaccurate, while Minister Gadkari suggested these stories are part of organized campaigns, challenging critics to provide real evidence of vehicle damage.

政府部長 Hardeep Singh Puri 與 Nitin Gadkari 強調，切換到 E20 對於經濟和環境至關重要。他們認為此舉可降低進口化石燃料的成本，目前每年成本高達 22 兆盧比。政府聲稱 E20 自去年 4 月起已投入使用，目前已有數百萬輛車在使用且未出現重大問題。此外，Puri 部長聲稱不滿意消費者的報告並不準確，而 Gadkari 部長則暗示這些傳聞是組織化運動的一部分，並挑戰批評者提供車輛損壞的真實證據。

On the other hand, opposition leaders have questioned the scientific evidence behind the rollout. Congress spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore alleged that the policy was not properly tested. He mentioned a report submitted to the Supreme Court on June 30, which described the E20 plan as an experimental measure. Consequently, Rathore argued that using public vehicles as a national test lab is wrong and called for the program to be paused until independent experts verify it. He also suggested that consumers should be allowed to choose between standard and blended fuels.

另一方面，反對派領袖質疑推行該計劃背後的科學證據。國大發言人 Kuldeep Singh Rathore 指稱該政策未經適當測試。他提到 6 月 30 日提交給最高法院的一份報告，將 E20 計劃描述為一種實驗性措施。因此，Rathore 主張將公共車輛當作全國測試實驗室是錯誤的，並要求在獨立專家驗證之前暫停該計畫。他還建議應允許消費者在標準燃料和混入燃料之間做出選擇。

Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sent formal inquiries to 29 car and bike manufacturers, such as Maruti Suzuki and Toyota. He is concerned about the difference between public promises—which say E20 works in older vehicles—and owner's manuals that recommend a maximum of 10 percent ethanol (E10). Kejriwal has asked for written explanations regarding possible engine damage and loss of fuel efficiency. Specifically, he wants to know if manufacturers will pay compensation if mileage drops by more than five to ten percent or if mechanical failures occur.

同時，來自 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 的 Arvind Kejriwal 已向 Maruti Suzuki 和 Toyota 等 29 家汽車與機車製造商發出正式詢問。他擔心公開承諾（稱 E20 適用於舊車）與車主手冊（建議乙醇含量最高 10%，即 E10）之間的差異。Kejriwal 要求製造商就可能的引擎損壞和燃油效率損失提供書面解釋。具體而言，他想知道如果里程下降超過 5% 至 10% 或發生機械故障，製造商是否將支付賠償。

While the government plans to move toward E25 and E85 blends in the future, the current E20 rollout remains a source of tension regarding technical honesty and manufacturer responsibility.

雖然政府計劃未來將向 E25 和 E85 混入燃料邁進，但目前的 E20 推行仍是關於技術誠實與製造商責任的緊張來源。