Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know
- Posted on June 18, 2026
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Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know
India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refutes this, calling it baseless. Fuel-grade ethanol undergoes purification, removing sugars. Denaturants in ethanol repel insects. BPCL confirms E20 petrol does not attract ants or insects around fuel caps.
