India made the sale of E20 petrol—fuel blended with 20% ethanol and 80% conventional petrol—mandatory across all states and Union Territories from April 1, 2026. Since its nationwide rollout, the fuel has been the subject of widespread discussion online, with users debating its benefits and drawbacks.
Recently, a viral social media video claimed that E20 petrol contains sugar residue and attracts ants around vehicle fuel filler caps. However, state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has categorically rejected these claims, calling them "baseless" and lacking any "scientific basis."
