E20 Fuel Nightmare: Mohak Mangal Reveals How India's Ethanol Policy Is Damaging Cars And Enriching A Minister's Son

India’s controversial E20 ethanol blending policy, hailed by the government as a green and economically beneficial initiative, is not just damaging car engines and slashing mileage; it’s allegedly enriching the son of a Union Minister. In a scathing new exposé that has sent shockwaves across the nation, YouTuber Mohak Mangal has pulled back the curtain on the E20 fuel nightmare, uncovering a shocking potential conflict of interest that has left millions of furious car owners feeling betrayed.

The Mohak Mangal E20 Policy investigation begins with the widespread anger among Indian motorists. Since E20 (20% ethanol blended with petrol) became the only option at most pumps, car owners have reported a significant mileage drop E20 fuel of 2 to 2.5 km per liter, and a terrifying fear of engine damage ethanol fuel.

“My 2022 model car broke down in the middle of the road just two days ago,” one frustrated owner lamented, echoing the sentiments of countless others. The government’s assurances that E20 is “forward-looking, scientifically-supported, and environmentally-responsible” ring hollow for those facing real-world problems.

The Hidden Costs: Engine Damage and Mileage Drop

Mohak Mangal meticulously breaks down the scientific reasons behind the damage. Ethanol, being hygroscopic, absorbs moisture, leading to rust and corrosion in fuel systems not designed for it. As a solvent, it can also dislodge old deposits, clogging filters and sensors. Two-wheelers, with their smaller engines, are at an even greater risk, a fact even the government’s own draft policy acknowledged.

Manufacturers like Toyota, TVS Motor, and Hero MotoCorp have issued advisories, and insurance companies like Acko explicitly state that using E20 in non-compatible vehicles voids coverage. This directly contradicts government claims that damage only occurs after 20,000-30,000 km, as even a stationary, non-compatible vehicle can be at risk.

On the mileage drop E20 fuel front, while the government admits a 1-6% drop, its own think tank, NITI Aayog, predicted a 6-7% reduction. The core issue is simple: ethanol contains less energy than petrol, meaning vehicles consume more fuel to travel the same distance. Despite NITI Aayog recommending lower prices or taxes for ethanol blends to incentivize consumers, the government did neither, effectively forcing a more expensive, less efficient fuel on the public.

The Bombshell: A Conflict of Interest?

But the most explosive revelation in Mohak Mangal’s exposé is the shadow of a potential Cyan Agro Industries conflict of interest. Citing an article by Finshots, Mangal highlights the astonishing growth of Cyan Agro Industries, a company whose revenue skyrocketed 30 times in just one year (from ₹17 crore to ₹511 crore) in the first quarter of 2024.

The Managing Director of this company? None other than the son of India’s Transport Minister. While the company has diverse businesses, and its financial statements don’t explicitly detail the source of its massive profits, the timing of this unprecedented growth, coinciding with the aggressive rollout of the E20 policy, raises “serious questions” about transparency and ethics.

“While there is no foolproof evidence of wrongdoing, the burden of proof should be on the government to communicate transparently and assure citizens that there is no conflict of interest,” Mohak Mangal asserts, echoing the sentiments of a public increasingly wary of government policies.

A Forced Transition and Eroding Trust

The government’s stated reasons for the E20 policy—saving foreign exchange, boosting rural incomes, and reducing pollution—are laudable. However, Mohak Mangal argues that the rapid speed of adoption, confusing communication, and the undeniable shadow of a potential conflict of interest have created a massive “trust deficit.”

E20, he concludes, is merely a transitional fuel on the path to electric vehicles. But the way it has been implemented has left millions of Indians feeling that the policy has been forced upon them, potentially benefiting those in power at the expense of the common citizen.

Is the E20 policy a genuine green initiative, or a scheme to enrich a select few? What do you think of the alleged conflict of interest involving the Nitin Gadkari son business? Let us know in the comments!

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