A fresh C‑Voter survey shows that more than half of NDA supporters are unwilling to adopt the government's E20 (20% ethanol, 80% gasoline) fuel rollout. Overall, 52.5% of respondents said they would not prefer using E20 petrol, while only 18.1% expressed willingness, leaving 29.5% undecided.

Political Divide and Policy Resistance

Opposition voters displayed even stronger resistance, with 57.9% stating they would not opt for E20. Among voters aligned with other parties, 55% also rejected the fuel. In total, 55.1% of the surveyed population would not choose E20 petrol, compared with just 17.1% who support it.

Limited Backing for the Ethanol‑Blending Initiative

Across the entire sample, 52% do not support the ethanol‑blending policy, while only 22% are in favor. Within the NDA cohort, 48.2% opposed the policy and 24.4% backed it, leaving 27.4% undecided—a clear sign of confusion and lack of conviction.

Vehicle Mileage and Damage Concerns

Concerns over vehicle performance dominate public opinion. A total of 52.8% believe that E20 petrol reduces mileage; the sentiment is similar among NDA voters (51.2%) and even higher among opposition supporters (55.4%). Additionally, 54.2% think ethanol‑blended fuel damages most vehicles, with the opposition side reaching 60.2%.

Consumer Choice and Pricing Priorities

Despite opposition, 75.9% of respondents want both E20 and regular petrol to remain available, granting consumers the freedom to choose. Support for this option is 72.4% among NDA voters. Moreover, 74.5% favor lower pricing for E20, with 75.6% of NDA supporters echoing the sentiment. Yet, even a price cut does not guarantee uptake—only 40.8% said they would switch if E20 were cheaper, while 40.4% remained opposed.

Public Views on Government Claims

The survey also probed attitudes toward the government's claim that ethanol blending will cut India's crude oil imports. Overall, 37.2% strongly agreed, 19.5% somewhat agreed, while 31.2% either strongly or somewhat disagreed. When asked about the primary motive behind the push for E20, 27.5% cited reducing crude imports, 21.3% pointed to supporting sugarcane farmers, and 11% highlighted pollution reduction.