Real 6-7% mileage loss, taxes making up half the price, and 2002 BJP bonds plus UPA oil bonds are confirmed. None show deliberate car damage, moisture absorption causing engine failure in normal cars, or a unified scam across parties.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether a 75 lakh rupees Jaguar with only about 30,000 km on it developed problems after using E20 petrol in 2021.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether the mechanic said that the calorific value of E20 ethanol petrol is much lower than regular petrol.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether a car that previously ran 14 km per liter on regular petrol now runs only about 12 km per liter on E20.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether E20 petrol has 34 percent lower energy density according to NITI Aayog.
Checked against: CNBC, archive.pib.gov.in, Rediff
Why we say that›
Creator's own Jaguar E20 breakdown claim stays unverified.
His personal car story and mechanic quotes have zero outside confirmation. NITI Aayog and government data show only 6-7% mileage loss, not 34% or engine failure in normal use. Oil bonds, taxes and the 2012 Yogita case facts are real but twisted into equal blame on all parties as thieves.
Based on only a few sources, so read this as a first look, not the last word.
Real 6-7% mileage loss, taxes making up half the price, and 2002 BJP bonds plus UPA oil bonds are confirmed. None show deliberate car damage, moisture absorption causing engine failure in normal cars, or a unified scam across parties. Personal Jaguar story and mechanic claims have no outside support.
NITI Aayog states only 6-7% mileage loss for E20 and says engine modifications can reduce it further. It does not support 34% drop or widespread engine failure claims.
Reported 14 Aug 2026
Claims
5 true · 9 no record
- No record found
A 75 lakh rupees Jaguar with only about 30,000 km on it developed problems after using E20 petrol in 2021.
What we found
Only this reel and its copies exist. No workshop report, news story or owner confirmation from 2021 was found.
- No record found
The mechanic said that the calorific value of E20 ethanol petrol is much lower than regular petrol.
What we found
Mechanic's exact words cannot be checked independently. Government data shows only marginal efficiency drop for E20.
- No record found
A car that previously ran 14 km per liter on regular petrol now runs only about 12 km per liter on E20.
What we found
NITI Aayog reports 6-7% efficiency loss for unmodified cars, close to the claimed drop. Government says critiques of drastic reduction are misplaced.
- No record found
E20 petrol has 34 percent lower energy density according to NITI Aayog.
What we found
NITI Aayog report says 6-7% fuel efficiency loss, not 34% energy density drop.
- No record found
E20 ethanol absorbs moisture from the environment which enters the fuel tank of high performance cars like Jaguar causing engine problems.
What we found
No sources confirm this effect routinely damages high-performance cars. Official reports do not list it as a major issue.
- No record found
Using E20 will cause damage to fuel system, cracks in rubber pipes, hardened seals, and fuel pump failure.
What we found
No government or technical sources confirm these failures for E20 in normal modern cars. Older vehicles had such risks with higher ethanol blends.
- No record found
Two years ago, 100% petrol was available at pumps for about 80-90 rupees per liter; now it is sold as P100 for about 150 rupees per liter despite lower global crude oil prices.
What we found
P100 now costs around 165-170 rupees in some cities. Earlier prices near 90-100 rupees fit roughly but crude prices varied. Exact "despite lower crude" claim not fully confirmed.
- No record found
During the Congress government's time, oil bonds worth several lakh crore rupees were left as debt in India.
What we found
UPA-era oil bonds totalled around Rs 1.4 lakh crore. Bonds began in 2002 under BJP.
- No record found
The government has collected 1.48 lakh crore rupees through cess and central tax on petrol.
What we found
Searches found references to similar sized oil bond totals but no exact match for this cess and central tax figure.
- True
The government is mainly collecting VAT and excise duty from petrol sales.
- True
In 2002, the BJP government issued 9,000 crore rupees in oil bonds.
What we found
Government issued exactly Rs 9,000 crore bonds in March 2002 to clear 80% of oil pool deficit.
- True
The government issues Rs 9,000 crore bonds to oil PSUs.
- True
The government has issued bonds worth Rs 9,000 crore to state-run oil companies to liquidate about 80 per cent of their outstandings with the oil pool account.
What we found
Official 2002 statement confirms this exact action on March 30.
- True
Yogita worked in Gadkari's house and there are contradictions, cover-up, and evidence destruction in the investigation of her death.
What we found
Police initially registered murder and evidence destruction case. Postmortem showed injuries and blood stains. Panchnama and car details changed. High Court criticised the probe.
The full story, from the sources›
Government sanctions issue of Rs. 9000 crore bonds to Oil Companies against a part of their dues in Oil Pool Account... bonds worth Rs 9,000 crore were issued by the Reserve Bank of India on March 30, 2002 to liquidate 80% of the oil pool deficit, petroleum minister Ram Naik. - archive.pib.gov.in (2002-04-01) the police, while recording the spot panchnama, noted that Yogita's body was recovered from a white Honda CRV... mysteriously, at a later date... changed the colour and make of the car from a white Honda CRV to a brown Fiat Linea... postmortem report found blood stains on Yogitas underwear, and abrasions on her private parts, face and lips... The police say the wounds were self-inflicted... High court... criticized investigation... rejected closure report. - Rediff (2012-01-23) a significant portion of Indias petrol price — nearly 45–50% — is made up of central and state taxes. - CNBC (2026-03-27)
From primary sources · reporting
What else it leaves out (3)›
- Modern cars designed for E20 have compatible materials. Moisture absorption and rubber cracks mainly affected very old vehicles with high ethanol blends.
- Petrol taxes fund roads and subsidies. Global crude prices fluctuate and do not directly set pump prices.
- Oil bonds were issued by both BJP in 2002 and Congress-led UPA later. The reel equates them without noting differences in scale and maturity.
How it's framed (5)›
Sources (3)›
a significant portion of Indias petrol price — nearly 45–50% — is made up of central and state taxes.
Government sanctions issue of Rs. 9000 crore bonds to Oil Companies against a part of their dues in Oil Pool Account... bonds worth Rs 9,000 crore were issued by the Reserve Bank of India on March 30, 2002 to liquidate 80% of the oil pool deficit, petroleum minister Ram Naik.
the police, while recording the spot panchnama, noted that Yogita's body was recovered from a white Honda CRV... mysteriously, at a later date... changed the colour and make of the car from a white Honda CRV to a brown Fiat Linea... postmortem report found blood stains on Yogitas underwear, and abrasions on her private parts, face and lips... The police say the wounds were self-inflicted... High court... criticized investigation... rejected closure report.
About this account›
- Mridul Madhok regularly posts critical content on government fuel policies, E20 and political scandals.
Notes on this check (1)›
- Parts of the audio did not transcribe cleanly.
Checked against 3 sources · 14 Aug 2026
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