The entire E20 debate misses the fundamental issue. Whenever a fair question is raised about how this affects non-compliant engines, the official response shifts to macro-level talking points - farmers, crude import bills, environmental targets, and price stabilisation. Even if we accept all those points at face value, the core issue remains unaddressed which is of consumer choice.
For many people especially the middle class, buying a car is a major financial milestone. How is it fair to force E20 onto someone who bought an E10-compliant vehicle just a few of years ago?
And the solution doesn't need to be overly complicated. For instance, every major petrol station already operates multiple pumps and often handles different fuel variants. Why not mandate at least one dispenser at every outlet to offer E5 or E10 until at least 2030? If premium fuels like XP95 can be distributed, why not provide a lower-blend option for older engines? This is entirely doable.
@academy_dinda Inconsistency on Indian wickets maybe? He was great in overseas tests and rescued Ind on many occasions abroad.
And yes, may be a lack of a PR agency has also cost him
Next India will play a Test series against Sri Lanka. India haven't lost a Test series to Srilanka since 2009. In fact the last time India lost a Test match to Srilanka was back in 2015. Let's hope we don't end up breaking another unwanted record.
@mufaddal_vohra What’s the point of any such review if no change is going to follow? We are playing test matches against SL from 15 Aug. why no review was held till now.
@volklub FYI, my xuv700 2022, mileage dropped about 10-15% when I used E20 for couple of months along with a sluggish noise from the engine. I then switched to xp95 and things went back to normal again.