India implemented a 20 percent ethanol blend in petrol last year, five years ahead of the original 2030 target, with E20 becoming the standard fuel since April. Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal publicly raised concerns about vehicle damage in Buldhana, while a separate complaint by Manish Kashyap led to a criminal case for alleged misinformation. The government has stated no plans to exceed 20 percent blending.