Kejriwal Demands Choice Between E20, Pure Petrol, Announces March to Prime Minister’s House on August 4
Kejriwal says older vehicles need a fuel choice as the government and automakers defend E20 safety and warranty coverage.
- India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol last year, making E20 the standard fuel variant nationwide. The Centre maintains the rollout followed rigorous scientific validation and extensive testing before market introduction.
- The ethanol-petrol blending programme dates back over two decades, gaining momentum as government efforts increased ethanol availability. Average blending rose from about 1.5% in 2013-14 to 10% in 2021-22, reaching 20% recently.
- Maruti Suzuki found no E20-related corrosion or abnormal wear in over 1.5 crore older vehicles serviced in FY 2025-26. Hero MotoCorp reported no higher incidence of damage in two-wheelers operating on E20.
- Addressing public concerns, the Centre clarified that mileage reductions in older vehicles would be 3-5% at most, outweighed by benefits like higher octane rating. Manufacturers continue honoring vehicle warranties, reflecting confidence in E20 compatibility.
- No decision has been taken on raising blending levels beyond 20%, the government announced, requiring detailed studies and stakeholder consultations for future adjustments. Extensive trials by ARAI and SIAM confirm E20 remains safe under prescribed standards.
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'PM Modi Is Forcibly Imposing Ethanol on Indians To Please US President Trump': Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal alleged that PM Narendra Modi is forcibly imposing E20 ethanol-blended petrol on Indians to please US President Donald Trump. He demanded the option of pure petrol alongside E20, lower fuel prices and claimed rising ethanol imports from the US are driving the policy.
The Aam Aadmi Party will launch a national campaign against the E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) policy on August 1. Arvind Kejriwal has called a 'National Town Hall' at the Constitution Club, while Tehseen Poonawala will begin a hunger strike by leading a silent march to Gandhi Smriti.
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Big E20 stir tomorrow: Kejriwal to start campaign, Poonawalla hunger strike
AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is all set to launch a campaign against the Centre's ethanol-blended petrol policy in New Delhi on Saturday by holding a "National Town Hall Against E20". Activist Tehseen Poonawalla will also be escalating his agitation with a silent march and hunger strike in Delhi.
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