Toyota Kirloskar Motor has clarified that the recent Innova Hycross incident was caused by contaminated fuel, not E20 petrol. Following a detailed technical investigation, the company found no damage linked to E20 fuel and reiterated that the MPV is fully certified for E20 petrol.

India’s leading automobile manufacturers and government representatives held a rare joint press conference to address growing public discussions surrounding E20 petrol. The industry shared testing data, clarified concerns over engine compatibility and fuel efficiency, and explained the role of E20 in India’s broader ethanol blending programme.