India’s Chief Economic Adviser Calls for Return of E10 Petrol

India’s government should consider bringing back fuel with ethanol blending content lower than 20% amid concerns about potential damage to the old vehicle and two-wheeler fleet in the world’s most populous country, the government’s chief economic adviser said.

In a bid to lower crude oil imports and reduce pollution, India last year introduced the E20 fuel blend, which as of April 1 is the only type of fuel available at gas stations throughout India.

However, concerns about vehicle performance have prompted…