Financial Advisor Renuka Jain Claims INR 1.3 Crore Defender Stopped, Fuel Tank Affected Due to Ethanol-Mixed Petrol
Financial advisor Renuka Jain has claimed on X that her INR 1.3 crore Land Rover Defender developed mechanical problems shortly after refuelling near Chandigarh during a trip to Kasauli. She alleged the fuel damaged the vehicle and questioned ethanol blending. The claims remain unverified, and no official response has been issued by the fuel retailer or authorities.
Financial advisor Renuka Jain has shared her experience on X, claiming that her INR 1.3 crore Land Rover Defender developed mechanical problems shortly after being refuelled during a trip to Kasauli. In the post, Jain questioned the quality of the fuel and alleged that ethanol blending may have caused damage to the SUV. The claims have not been independently verified.
Jain said the incident occurred after she and her family filled petrol near Chandigarh while travelling to Kasauli. According to her, the vehicle began stopping every few metres soon after refuelling, making the journey significantly longer.
Renuka Jain Claims INR 1.3 Crore Defender Stopped, Fuel Tank Affected Due to Ethanol-Mixed Petrol
Last weekend we went to Kasauli for a short trip.We got petrol filled just before Chandigarh. Our Defender was sailing smooth. But suddenly after we got petrol filled, the SUV started stopping very few metres. We literally managed to reach Kasauli in 10 hours as there was no…
— Renuka Jain (@RenukaJain6) July 3, 2026
What Renuka Jain Said on Ethanol-Mixed Petrol
In her X post, Jain wrote: "Last weekend we went to Kasauli for a short trip.We got petrol filled just before Chandigarh. Our Defender was sailing smooth. But suddenly after we got petrol filled, the SUV started stopping very few metres. We literally managed to reach Kasauli in 10 hours as there was no mechanic who know about the car."
She further claimed that after returning, the vehicle dealer informed her that the fuel tank had been affected by the petrol. "When we returned we were told by car dealer that fuel tank got affected by the petrol. Luckily we had extended warranty. But now wonder what do iI do with Defender, which I bought for 1.3 crores."
Allegations on Fuel Quality
Jain also alleged that ethanol mixing was responsible for the issue and criticised the lack of political attention to the matter.
She wrote: "Some one's son is making money at the cost of lacs of Indians. This mixing of ethanol is completely unlawful. Wonder why opposition is not raising the issue."
Her comments reflect her personal allegations. No evidence has been presented publicly linking the reported vehicle issue to ethanol-blended petrol or fuel adulteration.
India mandates ethanol blending in petrol as part of its fuel policy aimed at reducing crude oil imports and lowering emissions. Oil Marketing Companies sell petrol blended with ethanol in accordance with government-prescribed standards. Modern vehicles sold in India are generally designed to operate on fuel that meets these specifications.
At the time of writing, there has been no public response from the fuel retailer, Land Rover India, or the relevant authorities regarding the specific claims made in Jain's post.
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