Claims about sugarcane juice directly mixed with petrol, car engine absorbing water because of ethanol “misleading, unsubstantiated”: Petroleum Ministry
On June 23, 2026, the Union Petroleum Ministry dismissed claims that sugarcane juice is directly mixed with petrol and that ethanol-blended petrol causes water absorption in engines as "misleading" and "unsubstantiated." The ministry clarified that ethanol blending follows rigorous testing and modern vehicles are designed to prevent water entry into fuel tanks. This statement aims to counter misinformation and reassure consumers about the safety of ethanol-blended fuels.